Terms of Use
Last updated: May 2026
1. About this service
foodchainindex.com is operated by Foodex Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. This website provides a free public lookup tool for UK and Ireland food establishment approval records sourced from official public registers published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland, and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Ireland.
2. Use of information
The data displayed on this site is derived from publicly available government registers. It is provided for general information and due-diligence reference purposes only. Foodex Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any record displayed. For critical compliance, audit, or legal decisions, always verify the establishment directly against the relevant official source register.
3. Intellectual property
The design, layout, software, and original content of foodchainindex.com are the property of Foodex Ltd and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Underlying register data remains the property of the respective government bodies and is reproduced under open government licence terms where applicable.
4. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Foodex Ltd accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information provided through this service. The service is provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind.
5. Links to third-party sites
This site contains links to external government and data sources. Foodex Ltd is not responsible for the content or availability of those external sites.
6. Changes to these terms
Foodex Ltd reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
7. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
8. Contact
For enquiries relating to this service, please contact Foodex Ltd via foodexgrimsby.com.