Approval of food businesses
All food businesses that are involved in the wholesale supply of products of animal origin,such as meat and fish or dairy products etc are required to be approved by their local authority in terms of Article 4(2) of EU Regulation 853/2004 and must comply with the hygiene requirements set out in EU Regulation 852/2004.
Certain exemptions from this requirement are available however if the products handled are primary products e.g. game in fur/feather etc or only limited quantities of products of animal origin are supplied.
If you deal in these types of product and supply other retailers, including caterers, your business may require approval. If you think your business may fall into this category please contact us any of the options listed on the right for further information or assistance.
