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The alphabetical article index allows you to browse by subject and lists which FS publication the article came from, linking to printable text versions.



Alphabetical FS article index
Country of Origin Labelling
Dear Jane
Employment
EU Food Legislation
Europe Through the Crystal Ball
Fire Regulations
Food Regulations - HACCP
Food Regulations - Allergens
Food Regulations - Eggs
Food Regulations - Labelling
Food Regulations - Traceability
Gas Regulations
General Food Regulations
Approval to Trade
If you are dealing with produce of animal origin, you must be approved before you start trading. This page outlines the regulations.
Approval to Trade.doc (login to view)

Does everyone have to comply with all food regulations?
Clarification of the rules
Do you have to comply.doc (login to view)

EHP's get more powers to aid compliance 2008
Higher fines and penalties are now available to EHPs to encourage business food hygiene compliance. Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 came into force on 1st Octobr 2008. Macrory review recommendations become law. Also higher fines under new Health and Safety Law early 2009.
New Laws introduced118.pdf (login to view)

Environmental Legislation
Some say that the merged Ministries of Environment and Food and Farming present a paradox. It can be difficult to maximise farm production without running a risk of upsetting the environmental balance. So various rules, many coming from the European Commission, define what can and cannot be done and which might change the environment.
Environmental Legislation.doc (login to view)

FSA and Consumer Protection
Enforcement of regulations to protect the consumer in UK. FSA timetable.
Consumer protection4.8.pdf (login to view)

What do you have to do?
Food is any substance or product, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, intended to be, or reasonably expected to be ingested by humans. That includes drink, chewing gum and any substance, including water, intentionally incorporated into the food during its manufacture, preparation or treatment but excludes medicines, tobacco and cosmetics. This page explains what YOU have to do.
What do you have to do.doc (login to view)

Health and Safety
Key Supplier Links
Links to Official Websites and Documents
Microwave Ovens
Other Subjects
Personal Hygiene
Red Tape
Scores on the Doors
Snippets
The Macrory Review
Training
UK Food Regulations and FSA guidance
Waste
Who's Who in Europe and the UK