A number of guides are in production which are intended to promote good hygiene practice within the food industry. Whilst it is not a legal requirement that the guides must be followed, it may well help in any defence of enforcement action taken by a Food Safety Inspector.
The following Guides are currently available as priced publications :
- Food Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Vending and Dispensing
- Food Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Mail Order Food
- Food Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Flour Milling
- Food Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Wholesale Distributors
Should you find yourself subject to a food hygiene or safety investigation, it is always best to get advice for a specialist solicitor as soon as possible. Sometimes legal action can be avoided by prompt action.
If you are involved in catering, we recommend reading the Safer Foods, Better Business (SFBB) pack, which is available on the Food Standards Agency website.