Email service disruption
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Food safety charges and fees
Costs and fees for Food safety, set in line with the council's policy.
These are the fees for food safety services provided by the council.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary surrender of food | £90 per hour and waste disposal costs | Includes storage and disposal arrangements |
| Certification of unsaleable food | £90 per hour (minimum 1 hour) | Officer confirms food cannot be sold |
| Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) re-rating | £227.50 | Requested by the food business |
| Food hygiene training | £313.50 | 3 hour session for up to 12 people |
| Officer time - statement of fact | £84.50 per hour | Used for legal or formal documentation |
| Certificate of origin | £90 per hour (minimum 1 hour) | Confirms where food was produced |
| Export certification | £90 per hour (minimum 1 hour hour) | Required for food exports |
| Stamped certificate (includes certificate of conformity) | £37 | For exported food products |