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Operating a food business - Frequently asked questions

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  1. Why are food premises with a 0 or 1 food hygiene rating not closed down?
  2. How do I dispose of my food waste and general waste?
  3. Do I need a licence to sell food?
  4. How long can I stay open?
  5. How many toilets do I require in my food premises?
  6. How many wash hand basins do I need?
  7. How many sinks do I need?
  8. Do food handlers have to wear gloves?
  9. Can a food handler, handle both food and money?
  10. Do food handlers have to wear hats?
  11. You are here: Do I need to have a pest control contract?
  12. Do I need food hygiene training?
  13. My school or community group want to have a barbecue
  14. Where can I get food labelling advice for my product?
  15. Where can I get help with shelf life testing for my product?
  16. I want to sell food from a website (distance selling)
  17. Can a shop sell or display out-of-date food?
  18. What is the difference between 'use-by' and ‘best before’ dates?
  19. Do farmers and growers have to comply with food hygiene regulations?
  20. How do I import food into the UK from the EU and non EU countries?
  21. How do I export food from the UK to EU and non EU Countries

Do I need to have a pest control contract?

As the 'business operator', you are responsible for any problems that may arise in your business and you must check your premises regularly for signs of pests (the business operator is often the business owner). 

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