Food business - food safety regulations

Proprietors of a food business have responsibilities under food safety legislation to ensure that the food or drink they produce is safe.

Every business will have different risks, depending upon the type of food that is prepared and the way in which it is produced and handled.

The main areas of legislation that cover general food business are:

• The Food Safety Act 1990
• The General Food Regulations 2004
• The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006

These are just some of the regulations and there are many other areas of legislation, some of which cover specific products.

As a food business operator you are responsible for checking specifically what you need to do to comply with the legislation. Failure to do this could lead to formal action being taken, which could result in financial penalties and accompanying adverse publicity.

Staff in the Environmental Health section are always willing to give guidance on how the legislation relates to your business. If you require further advice please contact us at:

Environmental Health
Bridgnorth District Council
Westgate
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5AA
Telephone: (01746) 713150 email: health@bridgnorth-dc.gov.uk

The Food Standards Agency have also produced a booklet Food Hygiene, A Guide for Business, which gives information on the above legal requirements.

We can also provide a range of information leaflets to assist businesses in meeting legal requirements.

For further information you can also go to the Food Standards Agency website.