Approximately 2 million people in the UK have a food allergy. Are you prepared in the event of a worker or member of the public having an allergic reaction? What’s to know and can you do anything to
prevent an incident?
Published 12.03.2024
A nursery in Godalming has been prosecuted after a child became seriously ill as a result of a nut allergy. What happened and how can you avoid the same mistakes in your business?
Published 21.07.2017
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
The Food Standards Agency has proposed changes so that unsafe food products can be withdrawn from the market in an efficient manner. How could you be affected?
Published 14.02.2019
Following the death of a diner, a restaurateur has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. Why and could it have been prevented?
Published 07.06.2016
As has been widely reported, Pret a Manger came in for serious criticism following the death of a young girl who’d eaten one of their products. Was the company at fault?
Published 24.10.2018
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
You’ve been informed that there’s a requirement buried in health and safety legislation which requires all workplaces to have a fridge. Is this really the case, or have you been misinformed?
Published 29.03.2010
You can stock the best ingredients in the world and cook your food perfectly, but if those handling the food have poor personal hygiene standards, you won’t be in business for long. Use our document
to ensure staff know what’s expected.
Published 10.11.2020
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