Food safety and hygiene

Approval of food premises

Some food establishments handling, preparing, or producing products from animals must be approved by us. Find out if you need approval and apply online.

Food export businesses

Find about about post-Brexit trade for food export businesses in North Yorkshire.

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

A national scheme to give consumers at-a-glance information about hygiene standards in food businesses found during unannounced inspections.

Food poisoning

Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating or drinking food, water or milk containing germs or toxins.

Food safety for businesses

If you are running a food business, you must make sure you comply with all food safety legislation. Find out how to keep your business legal.

Food safety training

Information about food hygiene training for staff in food businesses.

Reporting food safety problems

Tell us about food safety issues in your local area.

Register a food business

If you sell, prepare, store or distribute food to the public you are a food business and must register with us before you start trading. Registration is free.

Food premises inspections

We carry out regular checks on all food premises to ensure the public are protected and that high standards are maintained.

Primary Authority

Primary Authority is where a business can form a legal partnership with a local authority who will deal with regulatory compliance issues.