66. Registration and approval of an establishment in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 and Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 as amended. Health and identification marking.

Question 1

What does Regulations 852/2004, 853/2004, and 625/2017 set requirements for?

Answer 1

Set the requirements for food business registration and approval

Question 2

What must all Food Business Operators (FBOs) do to be registered and approved?

Answer 2

They must allow the Competent Authority (CA) to perform official controls.

Question 3

What steps must an operation follow to register as a food establishment?

Answer 3

• Request registration from the local authority.
• Provide business name, responsible person’s details, and establishment type.
• Submit the application to the responsible food authority at least 28 days before starting.
• Ensure the establishment is included in the CA’s public list.

Question 4

Which types of businesses must be registered?

Answer 4

All food premises, including;
- food establishments handling foodstuffs of animal origin
- primary producers
- transport operations.

Question 4

Which businesses require both approval and registration?

Answer 4

• Slaughterhouses (SH)
• Game Handling Establishments (GHE)
• Meat cutting plants
• Food manufacturing businesses.

Question 4

What information must be included in the approval application?

Answer 4

The same information as required for registration, including business name, responsible person’s details, and establishment type.

Question 4

What do local authorities do before granting approval?

Answer 4

They conduct an on-site visit to inspect the establishment.

Question 5

What happens if an establishment is approved?

Answer 5

It is assigned an approval number.

Question 5

Can approval be revoked/withdrawn?

Answer 5

Yes, approval can be withdrawn if the establishment fails to comply with regulations.