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Food Authorisations Consulting

We identify requirements applicable to the activity, review premises and workflows, and support documentation preparation for the relevant procedure.

Benefits

  • Save time and resources
  • Reduced risk of errors and document rework
  • Support with structuring the required documentation
  • Support with technical communication with authorities within the agreed mandate

Our Process

  1. 1Identification of required authorisations
  2. 2Documentation preparation
  3. 3Preparing the file for submission
  4. 4Clarifications and status follow-up within the agreed mandate

Authorisations Consulting: practical scope and deliverables

This section clarifies where the service applies, what documents and recommendations are delivered, and which operational risks are reduced.

Who this service is for

  • Entrepreneurs opening restaurants, cafés, laboratories, production units or food storage spaces
  • Companies changing activity, expanding premises, relocating a work site or preparing an authorisation file
  • Sites that need clarity on approvals, workflows, layouts, documents and technical requirements
  • Businesses aiming to reduce rejection, delay or repeated requests for additional documentation

What we deliver

  • Identification of authorisations, approvals and documents relevant to the proposed activity
  • Review of premises, workflows, equipment placement and technical requirements before file submission
  • Support with documentation structure, layouts, process descriptions and required specifications
  • Practical recommendations to prepare the site before assessment, inspection or submission

Risks reduced

  • Incomplete or unclear files that may cause delays, rejection or additional document requests
  • Incorrect technological flows, cross-contamination risk or unsuitable placement of work areas
  • Investment made before validating the applicable technical and operational requirements
  • Mismatch between declared activity, existing premises and documentation prepared for authorities

Required information and responsibilities

Important clarification: The procedure and required documents depend on the activity and competent authority. Registration, authorisation or approval is issued solely by the competent authority.

Information we need

  • A description of the activity, products, processes, location and intended objective
  • Existing documentation such as procedures, recipes, labels, layouts, specifications or records
  • Inspection or audit reports, laboratory results and relevant deadlines, where available

Limitations and responsibilities

  • Recommendations are based on the information and documents supplied by the client
  • Changes to products, processes, suppliers, premises or applicable requirements may require a new review
  • The operator remains responsible for information supplied, daily implementation and compliance with applicable legal obligations

Frequently Asked Questions

What authorisations are needed for a food establishment?

Depending on the activity, you may need: sanitary-veterinary authorisation, DSP approval, environmental authorisation, ISU authorisation and other specific approvals.

How long does the authorisation process take?

Duration varies depending on authorisation type and establishment complexity, from a few weeks to several months.

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