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START UP A MOBILE CATERING BUSINESS

STEP2. REGULATIONS - FOOD SAFETY LAWS

After your initial planning to start up a mobile catering business your head is probably full of new ideas and plans on how you're going to make money at mobile catering, but before you go any further you need to take time to read this very important section.

This is the most important step under our start-up mobile catering section. Food hygiene regulations are in place to protect the general public from all food risks and hazards. As a mobile caterer you have a responsibility to adhere to those regulations and ensure every product you sell is safe to consume. What is acceptable in your kitchen at home is not acceptable in a commercial catering environment. Safe food preparation and handling should be your number one priority with your new mobile catering business.

This area is aimed at providing you with general food handling and food safety advice and pointers to help you when setting up a new mobile catering business. We strongly advise that all persons considering starting a mobile catering business should contact their local environmental health officer within their local council for all up to date legislation and information on any of the topics covered throughout this section. Free food safety publications, information and up to date news covering all aspects of food hygiene and food safety are available from your local council website and government information websites.

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Important step
Regulations are in place to protect the public from risks.
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Food safety
What to expect and how to comply with food regulations.
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Hazard analysis
What is it and how to prepare one.
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Licensing laws
After hours trading laws apply to you.
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Insurance cover
Required by law.
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Roadside trading
Store fronts and travelling to events outside your area.
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Local councils
Find your local environmental health department.
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REGULATIONS CHECKLIST


Important regulations checklist for individuals starting mobile catering.

1.	Register your mobile catering business with your local council.
2.	Apply for any roadside trading licenses that councils may require.
3.	If you intend to open late, apply for an entertainment licence.
4.	Prepare a written food safety management system.
5.	Obtain public liability insurance cover.
6.	If you employ help, obtain employers liability insurance cover.
7.	Notify the inland revenue within 3 months if you become self employed.
8.	Notify HM Customs & Excise immediately if you anticipate your annual turnover will exceed the VAT registration threshold.
9.	Notify national insurance contributions office of your employment status.
10.	Notify any departments where you may be claiming benefits etc.

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