Food hygiene standards are very strict for commercial food and restaurant companies. And with good reason. If quality is allowed to decline, it could jeopardise its reputation as a food and business quality, and in extreme cases, it could jeopardise the health of its customers. As a food business, it is important that you understand your legal duties well and follow the letter law to the best of your ability. We’ve put together this guide to commercial food hygiene regulations, certifications and inspections, so you can determine exactly what to do and when. We will cover: What is food hygiene? ‘Food hygiene’ is the general term given to the conditions and processes that are necessary to ensure that food is safe. Food can be contaminated, that is, damaged or unsafe by bacteria or foodborne illness, at any stage of the supply chain, from production to consumption. In relation to the commercial food business that provides consumers at the end of the supply chain, food hygiene is primarily about how food is stored, handled, prepared and cooked. When proper measures are not followed, it can lead to food borne illness, which can cause serious illness to customers.
And your business can be held responsible. This is why it is so important to follow best food hygiene practices. If you are opening a restaurant, or any type of commercial food business that offers food to the public, you will need to introduce good food cleaning practices from scratch. After the amendment – Food Standards Act of 2010. The Food Standards Agency is responsible for all food standards. The goal is to protect public health in relation to food at any point in the supply chain, which always serves the interests of the consumer. The purpose of this amendment was to establish as the central regulatory agency for all food safety issues, and to give them the option to work effectively in the interest of consumers.
