Registering a food premises
This section provides information, links and advice about registering a food business, which is very simple process.
The purpose of registration is to provide the Local Authority with information about the premises in their area so they can plan their inspections and target their enforcement resources effectively.
Article 6(2) of Regulation 852/2004 require food businesses to register their premises in their area with the Local Authority 28 days prior to opening.
The purpose of registration is to provide the Local Authority with information about the premises in their area so they can plan their inspections and target their enforcement resources effectively.
Registration is a very simple process, and the registration form should only take a few minutes to complete.
There is no charge to register premises and registration does not need to be renewed unless there is a change of proprietor or a change in the nature of the business.
The Regulations apply to any food business carrying out any or all of the following operations:
- preparation
- processing
- manufacture
- packaging
- storage
- transportation and distribution
- handling
- offering for sale
- supplying the consumer
Download an application form to register a food premises (pdf) (39.7kB)
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Town Hall
Castlefield Road
Reigate
RH2 0SH
01737 276000
customer.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
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