Over the past few months there have been a number of food hygiene concerns within the UK meat industry. The high level of coverage surrounding these cases has pushed food safety to the top of the agenda for … Read more
Hygiene Concerns top 2017 Food Safety Public Attitudes in FSA Report
Towards the end of last year, the FSA released their biannual public attitudes tracker report on the public’s views on food safety. From a sample of 1,989 adults from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the … Read more
Food Safety Consultants – What are the benefits?
If you’re considering a food safety certification for your business, you might be wondering what your options are for achieving your goals. There is a lot to consider when deciding on a third party certification for your business. More … Read more
Pest Infestations – A Costly Visitor
A leading hotel in Birmingham was fined £120,000 at the end of January due to poor hygiene standards and an infestation of mice in the hotel’s kitchen. A local EHO visit uncovered numerous evidence of mice droppings … Read more
Why a Food Safety Certificate should be top of your business goals for 2018
Deciding your business goals for 2018? A food safety certification could be the best investment your business makes this year. There is an increasing awareness and concern over the safety of food and drink businesses, and … Read more
2017 Food Safety Achievements
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re looking back at a successful year for our clients, gaining certification in a wide range of standards. At the start of February, BRC implemented Issue 3 of their … Read more
Benefits of Supplier Approval Management
The presence of a Supplier Approval Management system is an increasingly important step for many businesses looking to gain control over the safety and quality of their product. It is often the case that the … Read more
Key Changes – BRC Agents and Brokers Issue 2
The updates made to the BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 2, aim to reflect current thinking in product safety, expanding the scope to incorporate consumer products, and encourage adoption of the BRC Global Standard worldwide. Main changes to … Read more
Save Time and Money with Pre-Audits
For businesses in the food industry looking to achieve a food safety certification such as SALSA or BRC, the audit can be a daunting prospect. In order to achieve certification, businesses need to undergo a thorough … Read more
Are your Health and Safety Systems in need of Review?
If neglected, Health and Safety systems can quickly become ineffective. Regular checkups need to be made to ensure systems are operating effectively to reduce the risk of an incident. A survey conducted by the Department for … Read more