Food Standards Agency

Our fundamental mission is food you can trust. By this, we mean that people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is, and food is healthier and more sustainable.

Our fundamental mission is food you can trust. By this, we mean that people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is, and food is healthier and more sustainable.

When you start a new food business, or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You should do this at least 28 days before you start trading. We have more information on how to register a food business, including who needs to register, taking over an existing food business, and how to update your business details.

Food hygiene ratings help you choose where to eat out or shop for food by telling you how seriously the business takes their food hygiene standards.

Guidance to help food businesses, affected by recent changes to allergen labelling requirements, also known as Natasha’s Law. Use the toolkit to better understand how to label food products following the legislation that came into effect on 1 October 2021.

To find out more about the business visit here:
https://www.food.gov.uk/