Hygiene for food businesses

Anyone who runs a food business must follow good food hygiene practices. This is essential to ensure that the food you handle or serve is safe to eat and of the nature, substance or quality that customers would reasonably expect.

Serving food that is safe is a legal requirement and will also help to protect your business's reputation.

This guide explains food hygiene and the law. It sets out legal requirements and operational best practice for cleaning, disinfection and preventing cross-contamination and cooking and chilling food. It also includes ten top tips for food hygiene.