Food Archives

4 weeks ago

Food Safety Management System for UK Businesses: Core Elements and Key Responsibilities

Every food business, whether a small café or a large manufacturer, is legally required to prove that the food it produces is safe to eat. A Food Safety Management System…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

4 Types of Food Contamination

All food businesses and providers should know about these four types of food contamination. Contaminated food causes misery to whoever consumes it and can lead to hefty fines and irreparable…

1 month ago

Course Announcement: Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for Catering

New Online Course: Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for CateringLevel 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for Catering is now available online. This IIRSM-approved course gives entry-level catering and hospitality staff the…

1 month ago

Course Announcement: Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for All Workplaces

New Online Course: Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for All WorkplacesLevel 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for All Workplaces is now available online. This IIRSM-approved course gives staff who handle wrapped…

Annoucement Blog Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for Manufacturing

2 months ago

Course Announcement: Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for Manufacturing

New Online Course: Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for ManufacturingLevel 1 Food Hygiene Awareness for Manufacturing is now available online. This IIRSM-approved course gives production, packing, warehouse and hygiene staff…

2 months ago

Ventilation in Commercial Kitchens: What the Law Says

Ventilation in commercial kitchens is essential. Cooking food at scale generates heat, steam, grease and other vapours that can harm both people and equipment. Without proper extraction, the quality of…

2 months ago

14 Allergens: A Guide for Food Workers

Food allergies can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis. In the UK, food businesses are legally required to provide clear information whenever any of the 14 named…

3 months ago

PPDS: A Guide to Allergen Labelling Rules for Prepacked Food

PPDS (prepacked for direct sale) food is prepared and packaged before being put on sale to customers. By law, every PPDS food item must be sold with a full ingredients…

3 months ago

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…

Critical Blind Spots In Safety Observations

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