Anyone running a food business must tell us about any premises used for storing, selling, distributing or preparing food.  Food premises include:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Cafes
• Shops
• Supermarkets
• Staff canteens
• Food businesses run from home
• Warehouses
• Guest houses
• Delivery vehicles
• Market and other stalls
• Moveable vehicles, e.g. vans

You must register your business with us via our Food Premises Registration Forms – Shetland Islands Council at least 28 days before opening, and registration is free.

If you intend to manufacture, produce or handle products of animal origin such as fish or fish products, shellfish, meat products, minced meat and meat preparations, dairy products or egg products and supply these products to other food businesses your operations may require to be approved by our Environmental Health Service who is the competent authority for approvals.

The activities carried out in approved establishments are strictly governed and require a higher standard of structure and operating procedures.
Before you apply for approval you need to contact the Food Safety team to discuss all proposals in respect of the premises, infrastructure, equipment and operating activities.
For further information please contact the food team or telephone 01595 745250 and ask to speak to the Food Officer.
Food Approved Establishment Applications – Shetland Islands Council .

Notifying of Changes to Food Premises

Once registered, it is only necessary to notify us of:

• A change of food business operator
• If the nature of the business changes
• If there is a change of address

The new food business operator will have to complete a Food Premises Registration Forms – Shetland Islands Council .

Please contact us if you require further information.