Registering a food business

We no longer issue food-related licenses, but food businesses in Newham must be registered with us.

In accordance with the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 and Regulation (EC) 852/204 Article 6. Para 2, all food businesses must apply to the Local Authority for registration.

If your food business operates within the London Borough of Newham, and is subject to EC 853 legislation (eg produces meat or fish products) then you must contact us in order to register. We will check to make sure your business comes up to an accepted standard.

If your premises are required to be registered, you should complete an Application for the Registration of a Food Business Establishment (Word doc.) and return it to the following address:

Food Safety Unit
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
1000 Dockside Road
London, E16 2QU

Tel: 020 8430 2000


There is no registration fee. A Public Register is available for checking that your business has been registered.

Each time a new owner takes over an existing food business, that person must complete a new registration form and register their business with their Local Authority.

It is an offence to use unregistered premises for the purposes of a food business. However, there are some businesses which are exempt, see information on Regulations on Registration of Food: Exemptions.

If your premises are exempt from registration you will also need to notify the Local Authority giving details of the exemption. It is the responsibility of the proprietor to make sure that the form has been properly completed and that any changes in the registration details are notified to the Local Authority.

Contact us

If you have any queries about this page or any matter that relates to food safety or food businesses in Newham please call 020 8430 2000 and ask for the Food Safety Team or alternatively e-mail food@newham.gov.uk.