Guidance

Nutritional Standards for catering in Health and Social Care

Updated Nutritional Standards have been introduced, designed to make the food on offer for staff and visitors in health and social care, hospital restaurants, cafés, vending machines and retail outlets healthier.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 25 June 2026

Applies to Northern Ireland

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Nutritional Standards for catering in Health and Social Care

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Nutritional Standards in Health and Social Care - For Staff and Visitors Across Catering Facilities Including Retail Outlets and Vending.pdf

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Updated Nutritional Standards have been introduced, designed to make the food on offer for staff and visitors in health and social care, hospital restaurants, cafés, vending machines and retail outlets healthier.

Published 25 June 2026