Services

– Build a Label That’s Built to Last

Getting your product labelling right before it goes to print isn’t just good practice — it’s essential. Non-compliant pack copy can trigger Trading Standards investigations, product recalls, and significant reputational damage. Our structured, step-by-step Pack Copy Support service ensures every word on your label is legally sound and market-ready.

Our Pack Copy Support service includes:

• Label Requirements Checklist — A comprehensive audit framework covering all mandatory label declarations under UK food law, including allergen labelling, nutritional declarations AND country of origin.
• Manufacturer Requirements Checklist — Guidance on what your production partner needs to know and provide to achieve full regulatory alignment
• Pack Copy Writing — Professional, regulation-ready copywriting crafted to satisfy UK FSA requirements and resonate with UK consumers
• Marketing & Health Claims Review — Rigorous scrutiny of all on-pack health claims, nutrition claims, and marketing language against UK and retained EU food law frameworks

Services can be quoted and charged individually or as a combined compliance package — tailored to your product range and timeline.

Prices start from £400 including initial label check per product. This is a useful service for companies where English is not a strong language as some of the required terms are very specific.

– Certified, Documented, Defensible

In the complex regulatory environment of UK food law, a label compliance certificate isn’t just a formality — it’s your first line of defence. Our Label Compliance Service provides an authoritative, documented review of your product packaging against the full suite of applicable UK food and drink regulations.

How it works:

A one-off fee covers your initial compliance check, during which we produce a comprehensive compliance report detailing every required amendment, recommendation, and regulatory reference. This detailed approach is designed to minimise revision rounds and get you to market faster.

A reduced fee applies to each subsequent revision check — ensuring your label remains compliant as your product evolves.

All compliance work is payable in advance.

Once your product receives its Certificate of Compliance, you become eligible to enter into a formal Food Business Operator Address Service contract — the final step to legal UK market access.

Prices start from £300 per product.

Label compliance is only required initially to obtain certification and would only need revision if ingredients change significally, recipe was amended or there is a change in the law.

– Your Registered Presence

The most critical regulatory requirement for any pre-packaged food or drink product sold in the UK is the presence of a registered Food Business Operator (FBO) — also referred to as a Responsible Food Business Operator (RFBO) — on pack. This is your legally accountable UK contact point for Environmental Health officers, Trading Standards authorities, and the Food Standards Agency.

Why you may need a dedicated FBO address:

• You’re at the early stages of a UK distributor relationship and don’t want to commit their address to your permanent packaging
• You sell direct-to-consumer via e-commerce platforms or online marketplaces
• You work with multiple distributors across different UK market sectors and need a single, consistent FBO address across your product range
• You want to avoid costly over-labelling or packaging reprints each time your distribution arrangements change

What Food Business Operator provides as your FBO:

As your registered UK Food Business Operator, we serve as the primary regulatory contact for all UK authority interactions. In the event of any Environmental Health or Trading Standards monitoring, product query, or regulatory review, we act as your frontline representative — working with you to communicate transparently with the relevant authorities and resolve any issues efficiently.

Any additional work arising from authority interactions is charged at our standard day rates.

Pricing:

Our FBO Address Service fees are designed to grow with you — starting low enough to test the market and scaling to a simple fixed fee as your UK presence grows. We offer two fee structures so you always pay what makes sense for your stage of business.

→ See Full FBO Pricing Guide

Selling food, drink, or supplements on Amazon UK or other online marketplaces requires full UK regulatory compliance — including a registered FBO address on your product packaging. Food Business Operator supports Amazon sellers and marketplace brands with everything they need to trade compliantly in the UK.

We provide:

• UK FBO address service for marketplace listings and product packaging
• Compliance monitoring and ongoing regulatory reporting
• Regulatory updates and guidance specific to your product category
• Support for all major UK online marketplaces

Not every FBO address challenge comes from overseas. UK-based food and drink producers — including small-batch manufacturers, artisan producers, and sole traders often prefer not to use a home address, would not want to use a short-term business address or may previously have used their accountant’s address as their trading address and potentially not put all the details on product packaging.

Our Food Business Operator service provides a professional, registered UK address and compliance oversight, giving you peace of mind that your business meets all legal requirements — without compromising your personal privacy.

Entering the UK food and drink market is a significant commercial and regulatory undertaking. Whether your product currently lacks a compliant UK address, you’re developing your go-to-market strategy, or you need expert guidance on product compliance, packaging architecture, and regulatory positioning — our consulting team is here to help.

We began to offer FBO services because  our consulting partner , Jane Milton Ltd found customers needed this support to be able to sell their products into the UK, but could not find a simple, structured service provider  with a transparent offer, so  created Foodbusinessoperator.com.

As an FBO we offer additional consulting services beyond functioning as your FBO address.

• Food safety and regulatory compliance framework 
• Labelling and packaging review
• Supply chain and import compliance guidance
• EORI & UK VAT set up 
• Category-specific regulatory advice (including functional foods, food supplements, alcohol, baby food, and health drinks)
• Allergen management and PPDS compliance.