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Nov 14, 2024 · Food hygiene ratings help you choose where to eat out or shop for food by telling you how seriously the business takes their food hygiene standards.
How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely
Here are our top recommendations on chilling and freezing your food safely: your fridge should be between 0 and 5°C and your freezer should be around -18°C ; keep chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest time possible during preparation (a maximum of four hours)
Allergen guidance for food businesses | Food Standards Agency
References to EU legislation in FSA guidance. Directly applicable EU legislation no longer applies in GB. EU legislation retained when the UK exited the EU became assimilated law on 1 January 2024, published on legislation.gov.uk.References to any legislation in FSA guidance with ‘EU’ or ‘EC’ in the title (e.g. Regulation (EC) 178/2002) should now be regarded as assimilated law where ...
Food allergy and intolerance | Food Standards Agency
It is important that you have the information you need to make safe food choices. That’s why there are allergen labelling and information laws that require food businesses to provide you with information about what is in your food.. If you feel ill or have an allergic reaction after eating, you should seek medical help immediately.
Best before and use-by dates | Food Standards Agency
It is important to understand best before and use-by dates on food labels to keep food safe and to help reduce food waste. Food may contain bacteria, and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature can cause food poisoning.
Home food fact checker - Food Standards Agency
12 December 2023 moved NI box-out and shifted copy to right part of page.; 10 June 2022 Updated: 'Can you store potatoes in the fridge?' section Updated: 'Can you freeze rice?' Added: 'Is it safe to leave food in opened cans?' 12 May 2022 Included more inclusive language such as replacing 'the elderly with 'people aged 65 or over', 'people who are pregnant' etc
Key regulations - Food Standards Agency
References to EU legislation in FSA guidance. Directly applicable EU legislation no longer applies in GB. EU legislation retained when the UK exited the EU became assimilated law on 1 January 2024, published on legislation.gov.uk.References to any legislation in FSA guidance with ‘EU’ or ‘EC’ in the title (e.g. Regulation (EC) 178/2002) should now be regarded as assimilated law where ...
Approved additives and E numbers | Food Standards Agency
Titanium dioxide. From 7 February 2022 the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2 - E171) as a food additive is no longer permitted in the EU and in Northern Ireland, due to the application of the Northern Ireland Protocol, following the publication of Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/63, amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.. This regulation was published with a 6-month ...
The Eatwell Guide and Resources | Food Standards Agency
The Eatwell Guide divides the foods and drinks we consume into five main groups. Try to choose different foods from each of the food groups to help you get a wide range of nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy and work properly.
Food additives - Food Standards Agency
Food additives are ingredients that are added to foods to carry out particular functions. Manufacturers must provide information about any additives used in the foods they produce.