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Do
you own, manage or work in a food business?
Do
you handle food (either for profit or even for fund - raising)?
If you do, the requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations
affect YOU!
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you were to receive a complaint of food poisoning, or a visit
from an Environmental Health Officer, could you demonstrate
that you have taken 'reasonable precautions' and that you can
demonstrate 'due diligence'? |
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Generally,
anyone who handles food, or whose actions could affect its safety,
must follow the Regulations. This includes people who sell food
(whether to retailers or to the public or even in the village
hall!).
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If
you are involved in a food business you MUST: |
Make sure food is supplied or sold in a hygienic way; |
| Identify
food safety hazards; |
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which steps in your activities are critical for food safety; |
| Ensure
that safety controls are in place, maintained and reviewed.
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lot of the requirements are followed by the words 'where appropriate'
or 'where necessary'. This leaves you to decide what is required
in your particular circumstances. |
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Controls
do not have to be complex, but they must be effective. Are you confident
that your systems are effective? Do you keep accurate records? Are
your staff trained to the appropriate level? |
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Can
you demonstrate 'Due Diligence'?
If you are unsure of where to start, or if you do not know if your
systems or premises comply with the Regulations, Reid Consultants
can provide a bespoke service, regardless of the size of your operation.
Provision
of control systems, with full supporting documentation.
Provision of full
HACCP or ASC systems, if required.
Premises inspection.
'Due Diligence'
checks on suppliers.
Ongoing telephone
support and advice line |
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For
advice on what you need to do to comply with the legislation, or to
arrange an premises/systems inspection, contact Reid Consultants now
on 0131 665 1911 or email your contact details to jim@reidconsultants.co.uk |
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