Taking over an existing food business
Before you purchase an existing food business that is currently registered under the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974, Template Food Control Plan or National Programme you must contact council and speak to a licensing officer.
Food Control Plans and National Programmes are non-transferable and therefore where a new owner takes over an existing food business they will either need to apply for a new Food Control Plan or National Programme depending on the scope of their business.
If you make structural alternations to an existing food premise such as plumbing works, installing new ventilation hoods etc. you must also speak to a building inspector as structural works may require a building consent.
Further Information
For further information, please download council's "Setting up a Food Business" guide or contact a licensing offer at council on 07 348 4199.