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网页Food allergy and intolerance training. Food business operators must make sure that staff receive training on managing allergens effectively. We have free online food safety courses available to help you and your business comply with food hygiene and food standards. Food Standards Agency makes sure food is safe and what it says it is.
How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely
网页Here's our top tips on freezing your food safely: your freezer should be around -18°C. follow any freezing or defrosting instructions on the label. you can freeze food right up until midnight on the 'use by' date printed on the label. leftovers and homemade goods should be frozen as soon as possible. cool any warm dishes before putting them in ...
Allergen guidance for food businesses | Food Standards Agency
网页Food business operators in the retail and catering sector are required to provide allergen information and follow labelling rules as set out in food law. This means that food business operators must: handle and manage food allergens effectively in food preparation. Food businesses must make sure that staff receive training on allergens.
Why avoiding cross-contamination is important
网页Cross-contamination. Cross-contamination is what happens when bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one object to another. The most common example is the transfer of bacteria between raw and cooked food. This is thought to be the cause of most foodborne infections.
网页Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates; choosing wholegrain versions where possible. Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks); choosing lower fat and lower sugar options.
Allergen information and labelling for consumers
网页2024年2月21日 · Non-prepacked (loose) food and allergen labelling. Food businesses such as a bakery, butcher, or delicatessen, must provide you with allergen information for any loose item you buy that contains any of the 14 allergens. Allergen information can be provided in either written, or verbal form. If providing this information verbally, the food ...
Online food safety training | Food Standards Agency
网页2020年5月28日 · 6 April 2023 Added extra copy and links on labelling to 'Food labelling, traceability, and vacuum packing courses' section; 31 March 2023 Changed related article at bottom; 31 March 2023 Removal of Food labelling training, Traceability training for enforcement officers, and Vacuum packing training for enforcement officers, and a new section at the bottom explaining the rationale.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme - Food Standards Agency
网页The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food. 5 – hygiene standards are very good. 4 – hygiene standards are good. 3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory. 2 – some improvement is necessary.
Home food fact checker - Food Standards Agency
网页Home food fact checker. Knowing how to store, cook and reheat food at home helps improve food safety and reduce food waste. This page has advice on some common household food safety questions like the sniff test and the egg float test. Here we answer some of the most common food safety questions we get asked about different types of food.
Why is cleaning important | Food Standards Agency
网页Why is cleaning important. Cleaning removes harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites which may be present on food in food preparation areas. View as PDF. Print this page. By cleaning with warm, soapy water or by using disinfectant cleaning products you lower the chances of getting ill. You should regularly clean your: