A local authority environmental health officer has informed you that if food is prepared on your site, you must follow the Food Standards Agency (FSA) guide: Safer Food Better Business. If this is
really the case, what does it involve?
Published 09.11.2009
There have been changes to food safety legislation which now require a formal food safety management system, even for small-scale food businesses. Use our free four-weekly review and daily record
sheet to help you stay legally safe.
Published 27.02.2006
When the need for in-house catering arises you call on the services of a local lady. Do you need to check that she has adequate insurance and basic food hygiene certificates?
Published 24.10.2005
Your role involves overseeing a small catering operation and you’re concerned that it seems unclean. The manager says that what you’re seeing is normal for a busy kitchen, but should you trust your
instinct?
Published 28.02.2018
You’re organising an event and hiring external caterers. As some attendees may have a food allergy, what is the best way to ensure that no one suffers from an allergic reaction?
Published 12.01.2018
Recent studies indicate that up to a quarter of the population are not washing their hands properly. What are the potential health and safety implications of this and what can you do about it?
Published 12.01.2009
A pub chef has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting food safety mistakes which caused the death of one elderly diner and led to many others getting sick. What happened?
Published 04.01.2022
You have a small staff canteen with a part-time catering person employed. You’ve heard about new food legislation and are concerned that they aren’t prepared. Do the new laws apply, and if so, what
should be your response?
Published 30.01.2006
If you manage a hospitality business you’ll appreciate the importance of ensuring that all food handlers have a good understanding of hygiene and safety. Use our form to cover the relevant training
topics and keep a record of your sessions.
Published 07.11.2019