If you operate the following types of food businesses in Waltham Forest you may require approval from us for:
- Meat processing plants
- Meat preparation plants
- Minced meat processing operations and mechanically separated meat processing plants
- Cold stores
What is the law?
Registration of an approved food premises establishment is required by law (Reg (EC) No.853/2004)
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that Waltham Forest Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within reasonable period contact us online if you applied through the UK welcome business website or use the contact details below:
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Phone 020 8496 3000
How do you apply
You can apply online by completing and submitting the online form:
- Apply for approved food premises
- Apply to change a food premises approval
- Food business establishment guidance notes (26KB Word file)
- Food business establishment guidance notes (16KB PDF file)
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, Directgov gives advice on your consumer rights. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other complaints
Please contact Waltham Forest Direct and ask for the food safety team in the first instance for matters concerning:
- Licence holder redress
- Failed application redress
- Other redress - include other complaints relating to another aspect of the operation such as noise, pollution or public health
