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Register a food business
When starting a new food business you must register with us at least 28 days before opening:
If you change the type or style of food you sell, or the owner of the business changes, please notify us of the changes as soon as possible:
Who needs to register?
Registration applies to most types of food businesses including catering businesses run from home and mobile or temporary premises such as stalls and vans.
If you use two or more premises, you will need to register all of them.
Approved premises
If your business produces or distributes meat, fish or dairy products then you may need to be approved by us as well as being registered.
Contact us on ehadmin@bedford.gov.uk to check if you need to be approved by us and for further advice.