1 March 2016 to 30 June 2017

1 July 2017 to 30 June 
2018

1 July 2018 to 28 February 2019

Apply by 31 March 2017

Apply by 31 March 2018

Apply by 30 November 2018

Manufacturers of food for vulnerable populations.

Manufacturers of commercially sterilised food products.

Manufacturers of vegetable protein and other protein products.

Manufacturers of fresh ready-to-eat salads.

Manufacturers of meat, poultry or fish products.

 Businesses with a deemed food control plan.

Manufacturers of non-shelf stable sauces, spreads, dips, soups, broths, gravies or dressings.

Manufacturers of dairy products.

Food service sector – on-licence. For example restaurants, cafes, caterers and hotels.

Manufacturers of processed egg products.

Manufacturers of meals and prepared food.

Wholesale bakers.

Food retailers who prepare or manufacture and sell food – including retail butchers, fishmongers, delis, and supermarkets

Food service sector – no on-licence. For example cafes, takeaways, caterers, accommodation businesses, hospitals, residential care and educational facilities, and prisons.

1 March 2016 to 30 June 2017

1 July 2017 to 30 June 
2018

1 July 2018 to 28 February 2019

Apply by 31 March 2018

Apply by 30 November 2018

Processors of herbs or spices.

Grain processors.

Retailers who handle food (but do not prepare or manufacture food).

Manufacturers of oils and fats for human consumption.

Manufacturers of food additives, processing aids, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients intended to be added to food.

Manufacturers of dry mix powders.

Manufacturers of non-alcoholic beverages.

Brewers, distillers, manufacturers of vinegar, alcoholic beverages or malt extract.

1 March 2016 to 30 June 2017

1 July 2017 to 30 June 
2018

1 July 2018 to 28 February 2019

Apply by 31 March 2017

Apply by 31 March 2018

Apply by 30 November 2018

Food services to pre-school children (including children under 5 years) in a centre-based setting.

Retailers of manufacturer-packaged chilled and frozen food (excluding ice cream and iced confectionery).

Manufacturers of shelf-stable grain-based products.

Processors of nuts or seeds.

Manufacturers of confectionery.

Manufacturers of crisps, popcorn, pretzels, soy crisps or similar snack products.

Bakeries that prepare or manufacture bread or bread-derived products only.

Manufacturers of dried or dehydrated fruit or vegetables.

Manufacturers of water-based products including ice, iced confectionery and desserts.

Manufacturers of shelf-stable condiments (including sauces, spreads and preserves).

Manufacturers of frozen fruit and vegetables.