Food safety

Imported goods for human consumption are subject to certain import requirements.

We visit to see if food businesses produce food that’s safe to eat.

Safer Food Better Business information packs help small businesses put food safety management procedures in place.

Our Food and Safety team are formally notified by local doctors and local hospitals when people living in the district are found to be suffering from food poisoning

Food businesses have a legal obligation to supply information to consumers on the allergens that are in the food that they serve and sell. It is no longer be acceptable to say that you don’t know.

Food business operators have a legal responsibility to respond to food incidents, for example by withdrawing or recalling food from sale or supply.

Sous vide is French for 'under vacuum' and describes a method of cooking in vacuum sealed plastic pouches at low temperatures for long periods.

Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely.