Welcome to the MAPS and COVES Portal

MAPS (Multiple Approval Processing System) is an online tool for recording details of all food control plan and national programme registrations under the Food Act 2014.

Authorised territorial authority (TA) users can log in to MAPS using the RealMe Login button on this page.

Further information on MAPS can be found on the Register a food business MPI page.

Before you can use MAPS, you must:



Be set up as a user - Complete the MAPS application form to get access to the system.

Have a RealMe account - You may already have a RealMe account for COVES, or another online government service. If so, you can use the same account for MAPS. If you don't have a RealMe account, you will have to get one. Click on the "Create an account" link.

COVES (Collaborative Oversight, Verification and Enforcement System) is an online tool for recording verifications of businesses operating under the Food Act 2014 and enforcement outcomes.

Authorised users can log in to COVES using the RealMe Login button on this page.

Further information on COVES can be found on the COVES: Food Act verification and enforcement recording MPI page.

Before you can use COVES, you must:



Be set up as a user - Complete the COVES application form to get access to the system.

Have a RealMe account - You may already have a RealMe account for MAPS, or another online government service. If so, you can use the same account for COVES. If you don't have a RealMe account, you will have to get one. Click on the "Create an account" link.