Resources for local authorities joining the national scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Agency has produced a range of guidance and materials to assist local authorities beginning preparatory work towards introducing the national food hygiene rating scheme. This page will be updated as new elements of the scheme are agreed and new materials are produced.
If you are a local authority interested in joining the national scheme, or would like to find out more about it, we would encourage you to contact one of our local authority secondees. Nat Slade and Jaan Stanton both have experience of implementing 'scores on the doors' schemes and have joined the Agency to help local authorities with the implementation of the national scheme. If you need advice, you can email Nat at Nat.slade@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk or Jaan at Jaan.Stanton@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk.
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Data standard for use with the national database
The 'data standard' refers to the information that will be required from local authorities for use with the national database for displaying scores.
Guidance on Scores on the Doors
Six guidance documents have been endorsed by the SotD Steering Group. They are being issued in draft at this stage to assist local authorities beginning preparatory work towards introducing the national scheme.
Templates and leaflet for telling businesses and council members about the national scheme
The Food Standards Agency has produced template letters and a leaflet that local authorities can use to tell food business operators that the National Food Hygiene Rating Information Scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be adopted in their area. Briefing information for elected council members is also available.