Hygiene guide for businesses published

Monday 27 February 2006

The Food Standards Agency has published an updated guide for food businesses that explains the key requirements of new hygiene regulations that apply in the UK.

The booklet, 'Food hygiene – a guide for businesses', also explains good practice in relation to food hygiene.

It is aimed at restaurants, cafés and other catering businesses, as well as shops selling food. It complements food safety management packs produced by the Agency, including 'Safer food, better business'.

The previous publications 'Food safety regulations' and 'Guide to food hygiene' have been replaced by the new booklet.

Businesses can order 'Food hygiene - a guide for businesses' free of charge by calling 0845 606 0667 or emailing foodstandards@ecgroup.uk.com