Trading Standards licences and registration
Our Trading Standards Service is responsible for issuing a selection of licences to businesses based in the county.
Please contact your local district council if you require information about 'premises' licensing.
Apply for a licence or register.
New food business registration
When you start a new food business or take over an existing business, you must register it.
- Apply for the Food business registration licence via GOV.UK
Register an animal feed business
You must register your business with us if you make, sell or use animal feed. Complete the form below on the Leicestershire Trading Standards portal. You may need to refer to:
You'll need a Leicestershire Trading Standards Portal account to make your application. If don't already have one, you'll need to create an account before you begin.
Petroleum storage licence
Petroleum storage
You must have a licence to store and dispense petrol to vehicles, or if you want to store more than 275 litres domestically.
Fees
Application form
You'll need a Leicestershire Trading Standards Portal account to make your application. If don't already have one, you'll need to create an account before you begin.
Explosives licence
A licence to store mixed explosives is valid for 12 months starting 1 October every year.
Fees
Application form
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You'll need a Leicestershire Trading Standards Portal account to make your application. If don't already have one, you'll need to create an account before you begin.
Public weighbridge operator's certificate
More information about this licence can be found on our Weights and measures page.