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When you start a new food business, or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You should do this at least 28 days before you start trading. We have more information on how to register a food business, including who needs to register, taking over an existing food business, and how to update your business ...
Online food safety training | Food Standards Agency
May 28, 2020 · 6 April 2023 Added extra copy and links on labelling to 'Food labelling, traceability, and vacuum packing courses' section; 31 March 2023 Changed related article at bottom; 31 March 2023 Removal of Food labelling training, Traceability training for enforcement officers, and Vacuum packing training for enforcement officers, and a …
Safer food, better business (SFBB) | Food Standards Agency
Safer food better business details the food safety management procedures for small businesses. This pack sets out your responsibilities, tells you how the SFBB packs should be used and emphasises the important of reviewing and updating it. SFBB gives you the most up to date information on how to make sure the food you serve in your business is ...
Allergen guidance for food businesses | Food Standards Agency
Food business operators in the retail and catering sector are required to provide allergen information and follow labelling rules as set out in food law. This means that food business operators must: handle and manage food allergens effectively in food preparation. Food businesses must make sure that staff receive training on allergens.
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How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely
Here's our top tips on freezing your food safely: your freezer should be around -18°C. follow any freezing or defrosting instructions on the label. you can freeze food right up until midnight on the 'use by' date printed on the label. leftovers and homemade goods should be frozen as soon as possible. cool any warm dishes before putting them in ...
Food allergy and intolerance | Food Standards Agency
The 14 regulated Allergens. In the UK, food businesses must inform you under food law if they use any of the 14 regulated allergens as ingredients in the food and drink they provide. Food law identifies the following 14 allergens as the most potent and prevalent: celery. cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley and oats)
Best before and use-by dates | Food Standards Agency
This is the most important date to remember. Never eat food after the use-by date, even if it looks and smells ok, as it could make you very ill. You can eat food until midnight on the use-by date shown on a product, but not after, unless the food has been cooked or frozen. You will see use-by dates on food that goes off quickly, such as meat ...
Storing and freezing food safely | Food Standards Agency
This stops objects, bacteria and chemicals getting in the food. Follow packet instructions on how to store a food, such as in a fridge or freezer. Ensure your fridges and freezers are set to the recommended temperatures. Fridges and chilled display equipment should be set at 8˚C or below as a legal requirement. A freezer should be -18°C.
The Eatwell Guide and Resources | Food Standards Agency
The Eatwell Guide divides the foods and drinks we consume into five main groups. Try to choose different foods from each of the food groups to help you get a wide range of nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy and work properly. These food groups include: fruit and vegetables. potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates.