Part IVFood outlets

Application for registration of food outlet12

1

A person carrying on a business of the supply of food who wishes to supply Healthy Start food in exchange for a voucher and to receive payment from the Secretary of State for such supply shall apply in writing to the Secretary of State to be registered as a food outlet.

2

A person who applies under paragraph (1) shall provide the information, supported by the declaration specified in Schedule 4.

3

The Secretary of State shall register an applicant as a food outlet if she is satisfied that the information and declaration provided by the applicant are accurate and complete.

4

A food outlet shall notify the Secretary of State of any material change that may affect the information provided pursuant to this regulation or his ability to supply Healthy Start food.

5

A person shall cease to be a food outlet if the Secretary of State determines that the person—

a

has failed to provide any information or evidence required under these Regulations;

b

is in persistent breach of his duties under the Healthy Start scheme; or

c

has not submitted a claim for payment pursuant to regulation 14 for a period of one year.

6

The Secretary of State may determine that a person who has been convicted of an offence punishable by at least six months' imprisonment shall cease to be a food outlet.