Registration of food businesses
All Food Business Operators (FBO's) must register or seek approval
of their businesses with their local Council at least 28 days
before food operations commence. Registration of businesses
allows the local authority to keep an up to date list of all those
premises in their area which require to be inspected for compliance
with food law.
Approval is required in the case of certain food businesses
dealing in products of animal origin.
Some of the information regarding the business is placed on a
public register. No personal details, other than the proprietor's
name, are placed on this register.
A food business registration form must be completed by FBO's for
each establishment under their control and submitted to Perth &
Kinross Council.There is no charge for registering a food business,
and it does not need to be renewed at any time. Any changes to the
nature or type of business being operated however must be notified
to the local authority at the time of changing.
If you would like to register a food business, use the link on the
right hand side of this page to download a registration form.
