Under the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) (Butchers' Shops) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2000 licenses are required for all butcher's shops, i.e. premises in which unwrapped raw meat is handled and from which both raw meat and ready to eat foods are sold to consumers.

To enable you to apply for a Butcher's Shop Licence, the application form  below can be downloaded, completed and returned with the appropriate fee to the Licensing Section.

Guidance notes and Guidance Seperation notes are also available.

• Application Form
• Guidance Notes
• Guidance on Separation

If you require further information or advice on completing your application form please contact:

Licensing Section

235 George Street

Glasgow

G1 1RX