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Guidance on food labelling including best before and use-by dates, vegan labels and allergen labelling.
You need to understand the information on food labels so you can work out…
Most prepacked foods must show either a use‑by date or a best before date.…
There are 14 allergens which food businesses must tell you about if…
There is no legal definition of vegan food in UK law, but businesses must…
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
The rules on bringing pet food depend on the country you’re bringing it…
You may need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
If you run a food business, you must make and follow a system for managing…
Thorough cooking kills harmful bacteria. Undercooked food can cause food…
Chilling food Chilled food must be kept at 8°C or below. This is a legal…
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). You must be able to prove…
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). Cross-contamination is…
When you store and transport food make sure that: food is in packaging or…
You must store and remove food waste and rubbish safely. If you do not,…
How healthcare professions should manage patients with invasive listeriosis
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
Simple advice from the FSA will help you avoid the grilling gaffes and common mistakes which could make it a memorable summer for all the wrong reasons.
How to stay safe when cooking food at a barbecue.
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