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How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Identify and report serious fraud and crime in food supply chains, including drinks and animal feed.
Food crime and fraud can take place in food supply chains, including…
Call 999 and ask for the police if you or someone else is in immediate…
To prevent food crime and fraud in your business you should: know the…
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors
As an employer providing meals for your employees, you have certain tax,…
You do not have to report anything to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or pay…
If the meals or vouchers you provide are not exempt, you may have to…
The following guides contain more detailed information: subsidised meals…
How to report, respond to and prevent an incident, including how to withdraw or recall unsafe food products.
Annual statistics about food and drink purchases in the UK.
A collection of documents explaining the background to the 'Family Food' publication and the methods used.
Responding to food or feed incidents as a business: withdrawals, recalls, reporting to authorities, investigating the cause.
Apply for meals at home from your council or other local organisation
What businesses need to tell you about allergens, report food that caused a reaction and sign up for allergy alerts.
The Food Standard Agency's annual official statistic survey that measures people’s self-reported knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to food safety and other food-related behaviours.
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