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 canteen. It’s a busy space where meals are prepared and served to customers. However, with all … Read more
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 of ingredients and finished food products in the supply chain, which supports a swift and accurate … Read more
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 you should know what they stand for? You might work in the food … Read more
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 introduces several substantial changes to the requirements, which means you’ll likely need to … Read more
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 food safety. But what exactly are they, and why are they so important? In the … Read more
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 management system in place. This should include your HACCP plan, covering in detail all the necessary procedures … Read more
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 for the latest updates and news on the standard as we are continuously reviewing … Read more