Summary
If you operate food premises you may need approval from us.
Examples of premises that are required to be approved local authorities are stand alone premises (ie not attached to a slaughter house, cutting plant or game handling establishment)
You should contact us to see if you require approval.
Eligibility criteria
No provision in legislation
Regulation summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this registration
Application evaluation process
No provision in legislation
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within 28 days, please contact us using the details on this page.
How to apply
New applications
You can apply for food premises approval on-line. Alternatively, please contact us on telephone number 0113 247 7789 for details of other ways to apply for approved food premises.
Changes to food premises approval
If you wish to make changes to the food premises approval you must let us know. Please use the on-line service or contact us by telephone on 0113 247 7789 for further details.
Failed application redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other redress
For example, about noise, pollution, or other similar issues. Also if one licence holder should need to complain about another, please contact us.
Trade Associations
Livestock & Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC)
National Association of Catering Butchers (NACB)
National Federation of Meat and Food Traders
Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Associations (SFMTA)