Food Safety Law

National food safety regulations affect all food retailers including B&Bs, hotels, restaurants and attractions with food outlets.

The regulations place a duty on "food preparers" to record and demonstrate what they have done to make the food they serve safe. This is done with a "Food Safety Management System" administered by the management of the establishment.

To assist small businesses the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has produced a free food safety management pack entitled "Safer food, better business". The pack includes a self-audit of food safety issues as well as a diary to continue to record essential food safety information. When complete, these two elements will enable businesses to comply with this legislation and can help with staff training and development.
More information on the food safety laws and copies of the "Safer food, better business" pack are available from the Food Standards Agency.