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Guidance leaflets for food businesses
Information to help those who operate or manage a food business meet the legal requirements and follow best practice.
The Food Standards Agency website offers a great deal of information to help you run your food business responsibly.
General hygiene requirements
This page provides information on how to choose the right premises and what facilities you need to provide in your food business.
Setting up your food business premises
E. coli 0157 control of cross-contamination
This guidance is for local authorities and all types of businesses that handle both raw food (that can be a source of harmful bacteria including E. coli O157) and ready-to-eat food.
E. coli O157 cross-contamination guidance
Vacuum packed chilled food
Information on vacuum packed items and how to dismantle, clean and disinfect the parts of a vacuum packer.
Guidance for re-commissioning vacuum packers
Pest control procedures
Different safety methods for keeping pests out of your premises and prevent them from spreading harmful bacteria.
Safe method: Dealing with pest control
Disposal of food waste, fats, oils and grease
Rules on food waste, leftovers and waste cooking oil from catering facilities.
Listeria guidance
Intended for all types of healthcare and social care organisations that provide food for patients and residents vulnerable to listeriosis.
Reducing the risk of vulnerable groups contracting listeriosis
