This guidance booklet is intended for all involved in the beef supply chain, such as farmers, hauliers, veterinary surgeons, and abattoir and market operators. It aims to provide advice on the production of clean cattle for slaughter.
This guidance sets out how to display your food hygiene rating online and on social media in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This will ensure that you give your customers accurate information and can allow them to order with confidence.
Allergen labelling laws for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods changed on 1 October 2021. To help food businesses prepare we hosted this webinar.
What businesses need to know about the changes to allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food, also known as Natasha's Law.
Guidance for UK wine producers on setting up a wine business.
Free online training courses for businesses, including allergen training.
Guidance for food businesses on providing allergen information and best practice for handling allergens.
How to prepare and develop national guides for good hygiene practice.
Food safety management pack for small retail businesses that sell food. This includes small convenience stores, 'corner shops' and confectioners, tobacconists and newsagents.
Food safety management pack for small residential care homes that prepare and cook food for the residents in their care.
How to manage food safety in your food business. Includes online training and e-learning resources.
Guidance on how to prevent cross-contamination.
How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely in your business.
How to prepare your business for food safety inspections and avoid enforcement action.
Guidance on what you and your staff must do when handling food.
How to cook food in your business to kill harmful bacteria and prevent food poisoning.
Guidance on how to clean equipment and surfaces to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading onto food.
How to vacuum pack your chilled food products safely as a business, manufacturer or retailer.
How to apply for registration of a milk production holding and how we carry out inspections on dairy farms.
Legal requirements and standards for approved meat establishments.
How to label allergens and avoid allergen-cross contamination when producing pre-packed food.
This helps brokers understand their obligations under food law including the need to register as a food business.
Legislation on animal feed applies to a wide range of animal feed businesses and activities. This page contains further guidance on key legislation affecting businesses involved with animal feed.
How to register and apply for approval as an animal feed business that makes, markets or uses animal feed.
How to report, respond to and prevent an incident, including how to withdraw or recall unsafe food products.