What Is Owen’s Law?
Owen’s Law is proposed legislation that would change the way restaurants handle food allergies. If passed, it would require restaurants to clearly label allergens on their menus and take other…
What Is a HACCP Decision Tree?
Every food business in the UK must use a system based on HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) to ensure products are safe. A HACCP decision tree is an…
What Is a Food Safety Critical Control Point?
A Critical Control Point (CCP) is a stage in the food production process where specific control measures are applied to prevent food from becoming unsafe. CCPs are part of the…
New Online Course: Level 2 Food Safety in Retail
New Online Course: Level 2 Food Safety in RetailLevel 2 Food Safety in Retail Training is now available online. This IIRSM-approved course provides the knowledge needed to work in entry-level…
What Is a HACCP Plan and How Do You Write One?
If you run a food business, ensuring your products are safe is one of your most important responsibilities. Your customers must trust that the food they eat is safe, and…
Course Announcement: Level 2 Food Safety in Manufacturing
New Course: Level 2 Food Safety in ManufacturingWe’re excited to introduce our latest online course: Level 2 Food Safety in Manufacturing This comprehensive course provides entry-level employees with the essential…
Food Preservation Methods and Guidance
We have been preserving our food for centuries. Salting, for example, is one of the earliest recognised forms of food preservation. We preserve food to extend its shelf-life. This is…
The 4 Types of Food Safety Hazards
How much time would you spend making a sandwich from scratch? One man apparently spent six months (around £1,200) doing just that. The reason it took so long? He really…
What are High Risk Foods
Have you ever fallen ill after eating something? It’s not a pleasant experience. What seemed like a delicious meal or snack can become an upset stomach. If you provide or…
Chopping Board Colours – What Do I Need?
Most UK people trust food manufacturers and restaurants to meet food safety standards. Faith in takeaways is also generally high, although not quite to the level of sit-in establishments. But…
