On this page: Information and guidance on how to register a food business.
The registration of premises used for a food business is required by law, and that registration is administered in the Borough of Swindon by Swindon Borough Council.
Cost
Registration is free.
How to Register
Please complete the online registration form:
Food Business Registration online form
The form is also available as a downloadable PDF file:
Food Business Registration Form (28Kb)
After Registration
Once registered, the business is required to ensure their details are kept up-to-date and notify the Council of any changes to the information submitted.
Food Safety Management
The law also requires that food businesses have a documented food safety management system, to identify risks and to take action on them. Help with this is available through the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website (see below).
Further Information
For specific information about the law, and all the subjects mentioned above, please see the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website - Register Your Food Business (www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/enforceessential/startingup/).
Full details of food safety regulations are also available through the FSA website - please see the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website - General Food Law (www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/regulation/foodlaw/).
For information on hygiene resources, and a written food safety management system (which is required by law), please see the Food Standards Agency website (www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/regulation/hygleg/hyglegresources).