Market trading and licences

Mandatory Food Trading Information

All food traders who are issued with an application form must ensure that you have registered your food business with Newham Council please follow the step by step guide below.

You must ensure that when attending the office to have a street trading licence issued you must supply a copy email of your registration.

How to Register — Simple Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Go to the official Newham Council food business registration page:
    https://www.newham.gov.uk/public-health-safety/register-food-business
  2. Follow the online instructions.
    • You will need to provide details about your business, including the type of food you sell and your approved trading location.
    • The process is user-friendly and can be completed entirely online.
  3. Submit your registration and keep a copy of the confirmation for your records.
  4. If you need assistance, contact the Food Registration team directly using the contact details on the webpage.

Please complete your registration at your earliest convenience. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of your trading licence and helps us all operate responsibly within the community.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping to uphold food safety and compliance across all Newham markets.