Food Safety
Discover our comprehensive Food Hygiene courses, covering levels 1, 2, 3, and HACCP level 2. These courses offer essential knowledge on food preparation, cross-contamination prevention, allergen management, and personal hygiene practices. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a printable Food Hygiene certificate, validating your expertise in maintaining food safety standards.
Our food safety courses.
Food Allergy Awareness Training
Food Safety & Hygiene Training – Level 1
Food Safety & Hygiene Training – Level 2
Food Safety & Hygiene Training – Level 3
HACCP – Level 2 Training
Your Food Safety Legal obligations
Employers in the UK have legal obligations regarding food safety to ensure the protection of consumers and compliance with regulations. Some key legal obligations include:
1. Compliance with Food Safety Legislation: Employers must comply with relevant food safety legislation, including the Food Safety Act 1990 and associated regulations such as the Food Hygiene Regulations 2006. These regulations set out requirements for food safety management, hygiene practices, and the handling of food.
2. Food Safety Management Systems: Employers are required to implement a food safety management system, such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), to identify and control hazards that may pose a risk to food safety. This involves conducting hazard analysis, implementing control measures, and monitoring and reviewing procedures to ensure compliance.
3. Training and Supervision: Employers must ensure that employees who handle food receive adequate training and supervision to maintain food safety standards. This includes training on food hygiene principles, safe food handling practices, and the prevention of cross-contamination.
4. Hygiene Practices: Employers are responsible for maintaining hygienic conditions in food preparation areas, including facilities, equipment, and personal hygiene practices. This includes regular cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces, proper storage of food, and the use of appropriate protective clothing and handwashing facilities.
5. Allergen Management: Employers must take measures to prevent cross-contamination and accurately label food products containing allergens to protect consumers with food allergies. This includes providing staff training on allergen awareness and implementing procedures to ensure the safe handling and preparation of allergen-containing foods.
6. Record Keeping: Employers may be required to maintain records of food safety practices, including temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, and staff training records, to demonstrate compliance with regulations and facilitate traceability in the event of a food safety incident.
By fulfilling these legal obligations, employers contribute to the prevention of foodborne illness and protect the health and safety of consumers.
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