Licence summary

If you operate food premises you may need to be approved by your local authority.

Examples of types of premises that are required to be approved local authorities are stand alone (ie not attached to a slaughter house, cutting plant or game handling establishment):

You should contact your local authority to see if you require approval.

• meat products plants
• meat preparation plants
• minced meat processing operations and mechanically separated meat processing plants
• cold stores

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in legislation

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

Following receipt of completed application an inspection will be carried out of the structure of the premises. Conditional approval will be granted if the necessary requirements are met. A further inspection will be undertaken within three months of the conditional approval to assess the food safety management system. If this is satisfactory full approval will be granted. If satisfactory progress has been made the conditional approval may be extended for a further three months.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Contact envhealth@magherafelt.gov.uk or telephone +442879397979

Apply online

Apply for approved food premises

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre. If the complaint is related to food safety contact envhealth@magherafelt.gov.uk or telephone +442879397979

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder wish to complain about another. Contact envhealth@magherafelt.gov.uk or telephone +442879397979

Trade Associations

Livestock & Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC)

National Association of Catering Butchers (NACB)

National Federation of Meat and Food Traders

Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Associations (SFMTA)