HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a legal requirement for UK food businesses. This guide explains what it is, who needs it, the 7 key principles, and how to make sure your business is compliant and protected.
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Reducing food waste in the food manufacturing industry
Food manufacturers today face a dual responsibility of minimising food waste and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
Achieving food security in manufacturing: key steps for food manufacturers
For food manufacturers, ensuring food security means consistently producing safe, high-quality products that meet regulatory standards while maintaining efficiency.
Important food storage guidelines for food businesses to stay safe
Proper food storage is a cornerstone of food safety in settings like restaurants, cafes, care homes, and schools that have food service.
Food safety and organic food: Understanding the use of preservatives
As consumer demand for organic food continues to rise, so does the need for food manufacturers, suppliers, agents, and brokers to ensure they are meeting stringent food safety standards.
Create the best food safety conditions in ice cream production
Food safety is paramount in ice cream production, however, the process involves multiple steps that can pose significant risks.
How to avoid non-conformities and achieve BRC food safety certification
Avoid non-conformities when trying to achieve the globally recognised BRC standard, that sets the benchmark for food safety and quality.
Norovirus outbreaks in the food industry – how to avoid them
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Outbreaks can have serious consequences for the food industry, including legal action, and closure of premises.
What’s the cost and timeframe for achieving BRC?
BRC certification doesn’t have to be as daunting as you think. Understand costs and timeframe to help prevent any surprises.
Food manufacturing allergen management: become the master
Whether you are creating a food product from scratch, just an element, or if you’re part of the manufacturing supply chain, you are required to protect the ingredients or product; this also includes allergen contamination.
Essential safety signs in a commercial kitchen
The commercial kitchen is the heart of any food establishment, whether it's a restaurant, café, care home or school...
Food Traceability: Lets get your Records Straight
What is food traceability? The Food Standards Agency (FSA) defines food traceability as the ability to help keep track...
17 Acronyms Everyone Working in Food Manufacturing Should Know
Acronyms are designed to simplify life, but do they? How many times have you seen a series of letters and felt like...
What You Need to Know About SALSA Issue 6
Issue 6 of the SALSA standard has now been published and will be auditable from the 1st of September. The new issue...
The 4 Cs of Food Safety Explained
Whether you work in the hospitality industry or the food manufacturing sector, you’ve probably heard of the 4 Cs of...
HACCP Plan for Sushi & Sashimi: High-Risk Foods
Whether you manage a Japanese restaurant or a sushi takeaway, you’ll need to have an appropriate food safety...
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: What You Need to Know
As announced in 2021, BRCGS has now introduced a new issue of the Food Safety Standard. Please keep checking this page...
New Calorie Labelling Regulations: What You Need to Know
From April 2022 onwards, large businesses will have to display calorie information on their food labels and menus in...
The NEW Salsa Standard: Brokers, Storage & Distribution
Great news: SALSA’s certification scheme is now available for those involved in the brokerage, storage and...
5 Key Food Safety Facts Worth Knowing
Food safety refers to the practices used to ensure food is safe to eat; from preparation and distribution to storage...
What is a Food Safety Management System?
A food safety management system (FSMS) is defined as ‘a systematic approach to controlling food safety hazards within...
Why is Food Safety Training Important?
Whatever the industry you’re in, training your staff is essential for maximising performance and efficiency, and...
Natasha’s Law: Everything You Need to Know as a Food Business
Coming into effect later in the year, Natasha’s Law is being introduced to protect allergy sufferers. This new...
BRC Storage & Distribution Issue 4: What Do I Need To Know?
As announced last year, BRCGS are introducing a new issue of the BRC Storage and Distribution standard. The new...
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