Advice for food businesses

This section gives you all the advice you need to start or run a food business.

Food safety information for businesses and industry can be found at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. The site includes details about what you can expect from a local authority inspection and what you can do to resolve any issues.

If you want your food business get the most out of its food hygiene rating, the FSA also have an online toolkit offering ideas on how to promote hygiene standards and help increase your number of customers who come through the door or order online.

All food premises are inspected based on risk and the frequency of the visits depends on the number of food hazards and how they are controlled.

If you need advice on legal requirements or good practice for your business, please contact us.

Further information

• Fees and charges
• Guidelines for the Safe Production of Cooked Meats
• Guidance for Producing Chutney, Pickles, Jams & Oils
• Guidance for Cake Makers
• NNDC Food Sampling Policy
• Toilet Provision in Premises Open to the Public

Food safety management

• Safer Food, Better Business