Register a food business
Registration of a food establishment (e.g., restaurant, snack bar, catering service) with the food safety authority before commencing operations.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Register a food business mit dem zuständigen Lebensmittelüberwachung in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Register a food business.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
HACCP Self-Monitoring Plan · Identification card or passport
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Report to the Food Safety Authority
No later than when you begin your business activities, at the same time as you register your business.
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Initial on-site inspection
Inspection of hygiene, facilities, and the self-monitoring plan (HACCP).
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Ongoing operations
Regular risk-based inspections, depending on the type of operation.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Businesses that produce, process, or market food.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Registration is only available after the facility opens
- •HACCP plan missing during initial inspection
Common reasons for rejection
- •Facility premises do not meet hygiene requirements
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to register a food business?▼
20–60 €, depending on the municipality.
How long does it take to register a food business?▼
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %