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I have had a lot of people asking me recently to make cakes or desserts for their birthdays, parties etc. However I am unsure of the health and safety regulations for baking from home for sale within the UK. Any advice appreciated.
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My neighbour does Jams/Preserves & Fruit Cakes from home.
I’m pretty sure she said that she’d had a visit from the Council’s Food Health Dept. For her, there was no problem with it being an ‘ordinary’ kitchen.
There may be exceptions to this depending on the type of cake/dessert(s). Fresh cream/ use of raw egg white (unpasturised) would have a higher risk if not stored correctly.
According to my local council website you must register before starting to trade. http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/socialcare/…
Kernow Lady is right. Make friends with your local Environmental Health. They’ll help you. Ignore them and they’ll close you down in a heartbeat.
Sort out some insurance for your business, too. Very important.
Inland Revenue need to know within 3 months that you’ve started your business.
The other people who are very helpful for food businesses are Business Link. Contact your local group and they’ll help guide you through the regulations.
Good luck!
Your kitchen must be inspected by your local Environmental Health Officer before you can trade. There are a long list of regulations regarding temperture control and Hygiene Regulations. Contact them first and they will give you all you need to know.