Registration of Food Businesses

The vast majority of food businesses require to be registered with the Local Authority.
This is the case even if there is no specific premises, for example outside catering companies and where no formal sale of food takes place, for example playgroups serving snacks to children.

Registration does not incur a fee. Certain types of premises are classified as 'Product Specific' require formal approval and are issued with an 'Establishment Number'. In Shetland the majority of approved establishments are fisheries related, either fish or shellfish.

For futher information please contact the food team.

Food Premises Registration Form can be downloaded click here.
Approved Establishment Premises Application form can be dowloaded click here.
Fish & Shellfish only application for approval can be downloaded click here.