In recent news, thousands of restaurants came under fire after an investigation into 250,000 businesses discovered 1 in 20 (13,000) restaurants were given a failing hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). A fail … Read more
BRC Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 6 – What You Need to Know
On August 1st 2019 BRCGS launched Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 6. Not only has the name changed, but also key protocol. Despite the changes being announced on the 1stof August, businesses will not … Read more
Brexit Proofing Your Food Business
With so much uncertainty surrounding Brexit, it is crucial that business owners are prepared for what is likely to be a challenging change to the market. Indecisiveness seems to be at the centre of Brexit, … Read more
Reducing the Risk of a Listeria Outbreak: What You Need To Know
It’s not uncommon to hear on the news at the moment of a ‘Listeria outbreak’. For many people just hearing that sentence causes panic, but how much do you really know about Listeria? The recent … Read more
Implementing a Positive Food Safety Culture: What You Need to Know
Creating a food safety culture is one of the most important jobs for any director in a food organisation. Creating and maintaining a positive culture can provide numerous benefits to your food business. Such benefits include encouraging … Read more
How Food Compliance Can Help Your Business Grow
With surveys showing that 61% of people said that they would not visit a restaurant or café with a Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating of 2 or below, it goes without saying that demonstrating … Read more
Decreasing the Risk of an Allergic Reaction in your Restaurant
Allergic reactions to food are not only extremely dangerous to customers with severe allergies, but can also be detrimental to a restaurant’s brand and credibility. Severe allergen cases have the potential to result in legal … Read more
Are you making the most of your Food Safety Audits?
Regular food hygiene audits can provide huge benefits to businesses when executed effectively and appropriately scheduled. This allows businesses to identify whether the systems, processes and procedures in place are working and meet their required … Read more
Certification Success to start 2019
As we reach the end of the first quarter in 2019, we are over the moon with the fantastic results our clients have achieved after a range of BRC audits. Since the start of the year, … Read more
Food Safety Compliance for Hospitality Industry
From luxury hotel chains to start up cafes, service businesses within the hospitality industry look to provide their customers with a 5 star service worth coming back to. Customer satisfaction is essential in building a … Read more