Food Standards Agency (FSA)
The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department responsible for food safety and hygiene in the UK.
The publications available are designed to help businesses produce safe food in line with regulations enforced by local authorities.
Browse Food Industry Guides to Good Hygiene Practice:
Bottled Water
This is part of a series of practical guides for the food industry on how to comply with food hygiene legislation and is specifically intended to assist bottled water producers to meet the legal requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.
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Flour Milling
Drawn up by the National Association of British and Irish Millers (NABIM - the trade association for the UK flour milling industry) provides essential advice to food businesses operating flour mills on how to comply with Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.
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Mail Order Food
This is the first in a series of practical guides for Food Industry and related industries giving guidance on how to comply with food hygiene legislation. 'Food Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Mail Order Food' has been officially recognised by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and agreed with enforcers, industry, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Retail
This Guide provides retailers and shopkeepers with practical guidance on how to comply with general food hygiene legislation and related requirements.
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Sandwich Bars and Similar Food Service Outlets
Sandwich Manufacturing
The 'Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Sandwich Manufacturing' has been produced by the British Sandwich Association in consultation with the industry and enforcement authorities.
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Spirit Drinks
Vending and Dispensing
This Food Standards Agency (FSA) recognised guide provides food business operators with practical guidance on how to comply with general food hygiene legislation and related requirements. It covers businesses that supply, service, and replenish a wide range of food and drink vending equipment.
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Whitefish Processors
This essential guide will help whitefish processors to comply with food safety and hygiene law at all stages of the process, from fish purchase through to the dispatch of the product.
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Wholesale Distributors
Officially recognised by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), this publication gives advice to businesses operating as food wholesale distributors on how to comply with Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.
