Shelf life of ready to eat food in relation to L. monocytogenes

This free Guidance publication published by CFA and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) is for food businesses of all sizes to determine the shelf life of ready to eat foods

It is designed to help businesses calculate an accurate time period for people to eat food and minimise the risk of illness. It is also designed to help firms meet EU microbiology rules – especially Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005 which sets limits on micro-organisms, such as Listeria, in food.

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Food Safety Act Guide

This new guide to the Food Safety Act takes account of all the relevant legislative amendments since the publication of the previous guide.

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Meat Guideline

This Guide to Food Hygiene & Other Regulations for the UK Meat Industry ‘or ‘Meat Industry Guide’ (‘MIG’) is relevant to those UK food businesses that slaughter animals for human consumption, dress carcases, cut or process meat (see table), particularly those establishments that are subject to approval and veterinary control. Click HERE for pdf

Food Handlers Fitness to Work

The Food Standards Agency is seeking views on updated guidance on food handlers' fitness to work. Click HERE for a pdf of the new guideline.