14 allergens - Food Standards Agency
WEBLearn about the 14 allergens that must be declared on food labels and menus, and how to avoid cross-contamination. Food Standards Agency provides guidance and advice for consumers and businesses.
Food hygiene | Food Standards Agency
WEBFood hygiene guidance. E. coli cross-contamination guidance. Vacuum packaging. Freezing fish and fishery products. Bulk freezing of ambient and chilled foods. Less than thoroughly cooked beef burgers. Industry guides.
Online food safety training | Food Standards Agency
WEBMay 28, 2020 · 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.
Allergen guidance for food businesses | Food Standards Agency
WEBFood 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.
Approved additives and E numbers | Food Standards Agency
WEBThe European Commission have authorised an additional steviol glycoside, E 960d glucosylated steviol glycosides, Commission Regulation (EU) No 2023/447 was published on 1 March 2023 and came into force on 20 March 2023. This regulation applies in Northern Ireland but not GB. E numbers. Additives. E420.
Best before and use-by dates | Food Standards Agency
WEBThis is the most important date to remember. Never eat food after the use-by date, even if it looks and smells ok, as it could make you very ill. You can eat food until midnight on the use-by date shown on a product, but not after, unless the food has been cooked or frozen. You will see use-by dates on food that goes off quickly, such as meat ...
Chilling food correctly in your business
WEBMake sure that you: follow storage instructions. put food that needs to be chilled in the fridge straight away. cool cooked food as quickly as possible and then put it in the fridge. keep chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest time possible during preparation. check regularly that your fridge and display units are cold enough.
Salmonella - Food Standards Agency
WEBSalmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through faeces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. Salmonellas are a group of common bacteria that cause food poisoning.
WEBCheck the centre of dishes such as shepherd’s pie or lasagne. Circle the types of food you use this check for and add any others. Types of food: stew, curry, soup, gravy, pasta dishes, fish, rice, pies and pasties, fish fingers, pizzas, stir fries. Check that pieces of chicken are very hot (steaming) in the middle.
Homepage | Food Standards Agency
WEBFood 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.
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