Application for Approval of a Food Business Establishment

To be completed by the Food Business Operator

Complete Parts 1 to 8 inclusive, and the specific sections of Part 9 that relate to the products of animal origin in respect of which you are applying for the approval of your establishment, then sign and date Part 10.

If you need any help or advice about how to complete this form, or about the products to which the Regulation relates or the circumstances in which approval under the Regulation is required, please contact env.health@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

The following information is required in order to process your application and should be sent with this application form if possible:

  • A detailed scale plan of the (proposed) establishment showing the location of rooms and other areas to be used for the storage and processing of raw materials, product and waste, and the layout of facilities and equipment.
  • A description of the (proposed) food safety management system based on HACCP principles
  • A description of the (proposed) establishment and equipment maintenance arrangements.
  • A description of the (proposed) establishment, equipment, and transport cleaning arrangements.
  • A description of the (proposed) waste collection and disposal arrangements
  • A description of the (proposed) water supply.
  • A description of the (proposed) water supply quality testing arrangements.
  • A description of the (proposed) arrangements for product testing.
  • A description of the (proposed) pest control arrangements.
  • A description of the (proposed) monitoring arrangements for staff health.
  • A description of the (proposed) staff hygiene training arrangements.
  • A description of the (proposed) arrangements for record keeping.
  • A description of the (proposed) arrangements for applying the identification mark to product packaging or wrapping.