Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice
Overview
The industry guide to good hygiene practice provides information on legal obligations for caterers and the practical requirements to comply with food hygiene law. The guide also offers advice to operators on good practice, which although is not a legal requirement, is likely to contribute to the overall achievement of food safety and customer satisfaction.
The guide has been developed by the food industry and is recognised by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland, in accordance with Article 8 of Retained Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004.
Since use of this guide is not obligatory and there is no legal requirement to follow it, you may choose to meet the regulations in another way. However, we believe it offers an excellent framework and a practical way to help operators meet their legal obligations. Local Authority enforcement officers may also take account of its contents when carrying out an inspection of food businesses.
Our sincere gratitude goes to Food Alert for their support and sponsorship of the guide.
What changes have been made to the guide?
The updated version of the guide includes four new sections:
Food crime
Surplus food donating leftover food to charity
Freezing and defrosting of food
Chilled vacuum-packed meats – shelf life
Download your copy today
An E-copy is free to download. A printed copy is available at a cost of £25 + postage for UKH members, and £35 + postage for non-members.
For non-members who want a printed copy, please contact us at [email protected].
Our partners
We are proud to be partnered with the best organisations in the hospitality sector.
American Express
American Express Company is an American multinational financial services corporation that specialises in payment cards.
https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/
Bidfood
Proud to be one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, Bidfood works behind the scenes delivering food to over 40,000 customers who feed people out-of-home, 365 days a year, in all walks of life, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, workplace, travel and leisure venues, prisons, care homes, hospitals, schools and universities.
https://www.bidfood.co.uk/
Britvic
At Britvic, we strive to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We offer consumers a range of family favourite and global premium brands. We exist to help people enjoy life’s everyday moments.
https://www.britvic.com/
Dettol
Dettol is the UK's No. 1 Disinfectant brand Our presence in 124 countries helps families all over the world fight germs and bacteria.
https://www.dettol.co.uk/
Food Alert
From health and safety to supply chain assurance, product data to software solutions – streamline your compliance with the food industry’s trusted partner of choice
https://www.foodalert.com/
Molson Coors
For over two centuries Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Blue Moon LightSky, Vizzy, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Creemore Springs, Hop Valley and more, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beer brands.
https://www.molsoncoors.com/
Sky Business
Sky Business is the B2B function of Sky, keeping UK businesses connected with a next-generation network and commercial customers entertained with unrivalled live sports and entertainment content.
https://business.sky.com/
Reckitt
Home to the world's most loved and trusted hygiene, health and nutrition brands. Each of the products is designed to meet people's needs, and to help us all lead better lives.
https://www.reckitt.com/