Food premises approval
If you operate food premises you may need to be approved by South Tyneside Council.
Types of premises that need approval are stand alone (i.e. not attached to a slaughter house, cutting plant or game handling establishment):
- Meat processing plants
- Meat preparation plants
- Minced meat processing operations and mechanically separated meat processing plants
- Cold stores
You should contact us to see if you need approval.
Apply online
Apply online for food premises approval
Tell us about a change to your existing food premises approval
You can also download the food premises approval application form[word - 242kb] and email it to us at environmentalh@southtyneside.gov.uk
Will tacit consent apply if I haven't heard back from you?
No. It is in the public interest that the council must process your application before it can be granted.
If you have not heard from the council within a reasonable period, please contact us.
You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or contact Environmental Health on 0191 427 7000.
How do I appeal if my application isn't approved?
Please contact South Tyneside Council in the first instance.
How do I appeal against the conditions of my licence?
Please contact South Tyneside Council in the first instance.
Consumer complaints
If you have a complaint, we advise that you contact the trader, 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.
