Glossary
Food business operator (FBO)
The person or company responsible for ensuring food law is met in their business.
Reviewed against official guidance.SourcesNot legal advice.
In practice
If you pack and sell PPDS food, you are responsible for the accuracy of the label.
On LabelClear we keep this definition tight so every guide uses the same meaning. If your situation is unusual, check with your local authority.
Questions
Does software take over FBO responsibility?
No. Tools help you prepare labels; you remain responsible for what goes on the pack.
Who is the FBO if I use a shared kitchen?
It depends who packs and sells the food. Ask your local authority if the arrangement is complex.
Official sources
Everything on this page traces back to these. Where they and we disagree, they are right — tell us and we'll fix it.
- Introduction to allergen labelling for PPDS foodFood Standards Agency / GOV.UK
- Labelling guidance for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food productsFood Standards Agency / GOV.UK
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