Catering Safety

Welcome to the area dedicated to issues that apply to all those involved in or affected by Food Safety issues .  You will also find general health and safety guidance in the 'A-Z'.  This information is relevant to all industry groups regardless of activity.  From here you can also access 'Statutory Guidance' and our 'Ask the Expert Facility'.

Not only will you have employees to take care of but members of the public who frequent your premises making use of your services as well as contractors and visitors.

Anyone who sells or processes food and is covered by the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 2006 is legally bound to make sure they carry out their operations safely and hygienically.

We have tried to represent issues, regulation and good practice in a way which will be clear and easy to follow. We have also identified areas of general health and safety which may be particularly relevant to those working in the food industry.

The Food Safety Act of 1990 provides the framework for health and safety in the industry and is supported by Regulations relating to specific areas of food safety.

The Regulations say that you must:

•  identify all steps in your activities that are critical to food safety
•  ensure adequate safety controls are in place, maintained and reviewed.

The Industry Codes of Practice assist businesses in interpretation of the legislation to achieve high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Should you have any specific queries you can always 'Ask the Expert'.