6 6-8 a day Hydration Aim to drink 6-8 glasses of fluid every day. Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks including tea and coffee all count.
How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely
Here are our top recommendations on chilling and freezing your food safely: your fridge should be between 0 and 5°C and your freezer should be around -18°C ; keep chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest time possible during preparation (a maximum of four hours)
Why avoiding cross-contamination is important - Food Standards …
Cross-contamination occurs when bacteria is transferred between different foods, from food to surfaces, and from surfaces to food.
The Eatwell Guide and Resources | Food Standards Agency
The Eatwell Guide divides the foods and drinks we consume into five main groups. Try to choose different foods from each of the food groups to help you get a wide range of nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy and work properly.
Food hygiene | Food Standards Agency
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THE FOOD SAFETY ACT 1990 – A GUIDE FOR FOOD BUSINESSES. 2 . Summary . Intended audience: The Guidance Notes are intended for food businesses. Regional coverage:
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
HACCP is a way of managing food safety hazards. Food safety management procedures should be based on HACCP principles.. HACCP involves:. looking closely at what you do in your business, what could go wrong and what risks there are to food safety
Storing and freezing food safely | Food Standards Agency
Storing food. Avoid cross-contamination by storing individual foods in, clean, sealed containers. This stops objects, bacteria and chemicals getting in the food.
Key regulations - Food Standards Agency
References to EU legislation in FSA guidance. Directly applicable EU legislation no longer applies in GB. EU legislation retained when the UK exited the EU became assimilated law on 1 January 2024, published on legislation.gov.uk.References to any legislation in FSA guidance with ‘EU’ or ‘EC’ in the title (e.g. Regulation (EC) 178/2002) should now be regarded as assimilated law where ...
Allergen information and labelling for consumers
There are several ways in which you can be provided with allergen information. This can depend on the type of food you buy and the type of food business you order from.