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.

Food safety fees
ServiceFeeNotes
Voluntary surrender of food£90 per hour and waste disposal costsIncludes 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£227.50Requested by the food business
Food hygiene training£313.503 hour session for up to 12 people
Officer time - statement of fact£84.50 per hourUsed 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)£37For exported food products