Skills and knowledge

Food handlers

What is a food handler, what are their responsibilities and what training do they need.

Food safety supervisors

What is a food safety supervisor, who needs one, what are their responsibilities and what training do they need.

Food safety auditors

What is a food safety auditor, what training and qualifications do you need and how do you apply.

Health and hygiene

Health and hygiene of food handlers including hand washing, personal health and when they should not work due to illness.

Cross contamination

What is cross contamination, why it is important to avoid and how to prevent it.

Food poisoning

Signs and symptoms of food poisoning and links to information about common foodborne illnesses.

Preventing food poisoning

Avoid food poisoning – follow these basic tips for handling food safely. Includes information about hot and cold foods, cleaning, handwashing, pest control and animals.

food allergies and intolerances

Information about food allergies, food intolerances and advice for food businesses on how to manage these risks.