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Food business guides
Simple guides for starting and running a food business.
UK food business basics
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Starting a food business from home
A home kitchen can be the start of a real food business. Before you sell regularly, plan how you will register, prepare food safely and give customers clear information.
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Registering your food business
Food-business registration tells the local authority where and how your business operates. It is separate from a later inspection or food-hygiene rating.
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Food hygiene ratings for home kitchens
A food-hygiene rating records the standards found at an inspection. It is not the same thing as registering a food business.
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Allergen information for home food businesses
Customers need accurate allergen information to make safe choices. Build that information from recipes and supplier labels, and keep it current whenever anything changes.
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Selling food online and for delivery
Selling through a website, app or social media does not remove normal food-business responsibilities. Plan registration, customer information, packing and delivery before accepting orders.
These guides cover the UK. Requirements can vary by nation, local authority, business type and the food you sell. Always check current official guidance for your location.