Food Safety Law changed in January 2006!

New food hygiene laws now apply in the UK. These came into force on 1 January 2006. They will affect all food businesses, including caterers, primary producers (such as farmers), manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

There are a number of new Regulations from the EC, which apply directly to food businesses in the UK, and also new national legislation in England. You'll find more information about the new regulations, and what it means for different food industry sectors by following the Q&A links on Food Standards Agency website (see related links).

You'll also find links to Safer food better business on this website. This is the food safety management pack designed to help caterers comply with the law from 1 January 2006.

The Food Standards Agency has also produced a useful booklet that summarises the requirements of the latest food safety laws. This can be downloaded from:

www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/hygienebusinessguide.pdf