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Sweet business

Hey, so I’m setting up a very small business from home selling letterbox sweets, so this will include me buying sweets from a wholesalers and repackaging them as well as personalising boxes for birthdays etc. Everything I’m ready seems to be telling me different things - I’m confused as to whether I need some sort of insurance, a food hygiene certificate etc?

It will only be very small and Ill be selling on eBay and Etsy. If anyone could give me some help it would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!
Reply 2
Thanks, I’m still unsure from reading that as to if I need to register with my local council with it only being sweets?
Reply 3
From the FSA page linked above:
"Registration will apply to all types of food businesses that serve customers directly, including:

restaurants, cafes and takeaways

catering businesses run from home, B&Bs, mobile catering and temporary businesses

marquees, food stalls, food pop ups and food vans

nurseries, schools and care homes

distance selling, mail order and food delivery including online



You will need to register your food business if you:

sell food

cook food

store or handle food

prepare food

distribute food"

You fall under these categories, so you'll have to register
Original post by bethlead03
Thanks, I’m still unsure from reading that as to if I need to register with my local council with it only being sweets?

Yes, you will have to register.
Good luck with your sweet business!
Reply 5
Thanks for all the replies, I’ve registered now. Thanks for the help.
Original post by londonmyst
Yes, you will have to register.
Good luck with your sweet business!

I was doing a sweet business until my mum told me it’s copy righting

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