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If you have any concerns or information relating to fraud or criminality in food supply chains, or you wish to whistleblow regarding a food business for which you work, contact Food Crime Confidential on 0207 276 8787 (9am to 4pm Monday-Friday) or report via our online service.

Food you can trust

Our fundamental mission is food you can trust. By this, we mean that people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is, and food is healthier and more sustainable.

Food business registration

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 details.

Food safety at a BBQ

How to safely prepare food at a barbecue including cooking meat properly, avoiding cross-contamination, and what to do with leftovers.

Food hygiene ratings

Food hygiene ratings help you choose where to eat out or shop for food by telling you how seriously the business takes their food hygiene standards.

Food allergy and intolerance training

Food business operators must make sure that staff receive training on managing allergens effectively. We have free online food safety courses available to help you and your business comply with food hygiene and food standards.