Starting and setting up a food business
If you are looking to set up a food business or are currently operating a food business, this information will assist you in running your business safely.
You can read about
You can also use a This checklist will provide you with a guide which talks about the most important parts of running your food business.
Food business registration
It is a legal requirement to register your food business 28 days before operating. It is also important to keep registration details up-to-date. You can register your food business using a .
Industry guidance
You can access current existing , such as:
- retail
- wholesale distributors
- whitefish processors
- sandwich bars and similar food outlets
- sandwich manufacturing
- vending and dispensing
- bottled water
- mail order food
- drinks and alcohol
- watercress
Further queries
You can email admin.eh@birmingham.gov.uk to submit any questions you have about running a food business.