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We understand the unique challenges faced by food businesses. Our articles have been thoughtfully written with the intention to keep you ahead of the game, empowering you with the latest information to help you make informed decisions and improve your food safety practices.
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How to vacuum pack safely
How to do a vac packing risk assessment for your food business and download our template for free
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5 top tips to get a Level 5 Food Hygiene Rating
Top tips from an EHO on how to achieve a 5 star Food Hygiene Rating and get top marks in your confidence in management score.
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Get ahead of the game on food allergens
Customers with food allergies or intolerances need accurate information about the food they are eating and also the reassurance that cross contamination is being managed properly to keep them safe
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Insider tips from an EHO on acing your next food hygiene rating inspection.
An Environmental Health Officer explains the food hygiene rating scheme and specifically the food safety and structural standards sections for your next food hygiene inspection.
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How you can work with Food Safety Logic
Find out about how FSL helped St. John’s college in Oxford and how they could support your business with expert food safety advice
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Helping you to cut through the jargon of food safety terms
Food Safety terms explained so you can cut through the jargon and understand the acronyms.
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9 Fool proof Food Allergen Management tips
Here are the top 9 tips to get food allergens in your food business right to keep your customers with food allergies safe.
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How to get your head around HACCP
Learn about Food Safety Management Systems for catering and manufacturing businesses so your food business is compliant.
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Get on board with food safety audits
Regular Food Safety audits can help to ensure that food is safe for consumers by checking standards and procedures and taking corrective action if things have gone wrong.
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The simple food safety guide to SALSA certification
We give you an insight into Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) certification and how to prepare for the official audit