Food Hygiene

Full guidance on food hygiene ratings, including what they mean for businesses and consumers. Free self-inspection checklist plus other handy resources.

You go to so much effort ensuring an EHO will be happy when they inspect your food premises. What happens when it goes wrong? Learn what NOT to do here.

If you are selling cakes from home you may need a food hygiene certificate. We’ll help you decide which level of food hygiene training is right for you.

We answer some questions about environmental health inspections, including how often they are, what inspectors look for and if they can issue fines.

We’re keen to bust some commonly held food allergy myths, so you can make informed and safe decisions. Read more here.

Food fraud is still a prevalent issue in the UK. Is your business losing the fight against food fraud? Read our investigative series to find out more.

Knowledge of food hygiene & safety is essential for food handlers. One way to evidence this is through training and certification.

Food traceability plays an important part in food safety. We look at stages of the supply chain & its vulnerabilities here.

Millennials value transparency, sustainability and health. Will these qualities be enough to challenge the food fraud epidemic? Find out here.

Food crime can affect all parts of the supply chain. Do you know how to report something if you spot it? We explain your legal rights here.

Food that has been frauded, including diluted, substituted or mislabelled, can have a devastating impact on your business. Read more here.

The first in our food fraud investigative series. We discuss the crime of food fraud, the effects and the 7 techniques, such as adulteration.

We look at the costs, food hygiene and health & safety requirements of setting up a food stall at a festival. Application guidance also provided.

There’s often confusion over how long certain foods can be stored in the freezer. Find the recommended storage time for meat, vegetables, fruit and more here.

A rat infestation in your restaurant could seriously damage your reputation. Find information about effective rodent pest control methods here.

How has online food hygiene training helped our customers? The following case study looks at fish ‘n’ chip restaurant Welcome Stranger’s experience.

In this case study, we look at how important food safety is to our customers at Waterstones and how our training helped them to comply.