Food Truck Approval and Licensing: with VS, it’s all easy
 

Food Truck Approval and Licensing: with VS, it’s all easy

Starting a mobile food business is an attractive opportunity for many entrepreneurs, as food trucks represent one of the most dynamic and profitable models in the food service industry today.

But behind the freedom of serving your dishes (or products) anywhere lies a vehicle that must be designed and built with great care, in compliance with strict technical and sanitary standards.

VS Veicoli Speciali is the ideal partner for acquiring professional and safe food trucks.

Our food trucks comply with all current EU regulations and are approved for the destination country, so clients can focus entirely on their business, knowing they have a reliable, compliant, and custom-built vehicle.

  

Food Truck Approval

Food truck approval in Europe follows harmonized EU regulations, while operating permits are managed locally.

To legally operate and circulate in Europe, a food truck must be approved under European Union standards.

This Individual European Approval certifies that the vehicle meets the technical and safety requirements outlined in EU directives, such as Directive 2007/46/EC and Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

The food truck manufacturer is responsible for obtaining this approval and must provide the customer with the Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which certifies compliance with EU standards.

Once the vehicle is delivered, the customer can easily register it in their own country.

  

Food Truck Licensing

To operate a food truck, specific permits and licenses are required, which vary depending on the country and the locality where you plan to operate.

food truck permits for piaggio ape pizza

Typically, municipal or local authorities issue:

  • business licenses (for mobile sales),
  • permits for public land occupation (where applicable),
  • authorizations for markets, fairs, and local events.

 

These same authorities also manage tenders for fixed or roaming vending spots.

It is up to the food truck buyer to apply to the municipalities where they intend to operate.

Naturally, to operate legally, one must also be registered with the Chamber of Commerce and have an active VAT number.

  

Why choose a VS Food Truck?

Our food trucks are designed and built in full compliance with European and national regulations, both in terms of construction and hygiene standards.

Lidl food truck permits for street trading and license obtained by making a request to the municipality

Each of our VEHICLES is:

  • approved under Regulation (EU) 2018/858 for road use;
  • equipped with certified systems (electrical, gas, water, ventilation);
  • compliant with food hygiene requirements under Regulation (EC) 852/2004 and the HACCP system;
  • built with MOCA materials (Materials and Objects in Contact with Food), according to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.

 

Purchasing a VS food truck means completely avoiding unpleasant surprises and forced stops due to fines or legal issues.

But it’s not just about complying with rules, all our food trucks are built to be:

  • durable, thanks to high-quality materials and equipment;
  • efficient, designed to optimize workflow;
  • eco-friendly, engineered to reduce consumption;
  • unique, aesthetically refined and visually aligned with your brand identity.

 

If you’re interested in launching a food truck business to increase your profitability, without complications, contact us and let’s start working on your project.