Food Safety Management System (HACCP)
It became a legal requirement for all food businesses in the UK to have a Food Safety Management System(FSMS) in 2006. Under article 5 of Regulation (EC) 852/2004, a food business must put in place, implementand maintain a food safety management system based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)principles to ensure the food produced […]
HACCP
It is a legal requirement for all catering businesses to have a Food Safety Management System, based on the principles of HACCP. This is the “go to documentation” that will tell an Environmental Health Officer exactly how that business produces food that is safe to eat. Find out more with our FREE Factsheet. HACCP Factsheet
EOSINOPHILIC DISEASES
EoS, EoE, EGIDs, EC, and other terms may be used to describe any of the eosinophilic diseases. These conditions affect any part of the digestive system and may infiltrate the respiratory system and other parts of the body. In most cases, the disease is specific to one area. EOSINOPHILIC DISEASES
Fish and Shellfish Allergy
This month’s factsheet is all about the allergic symptoms of a fish and shellfish allergy. It defines what comes under Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscs. Ensure that you’re clued up on this allergy by reading our factsheet on the button below! Fish and Shellfish Allergy Factsheet
Mustard
This month’s factsheet is about the Mustard allergy. Our factsheet talks about how this is one of the less common allergies within the UK but more prevalent in Europe. It discusses about what mustard may be known as, as well as how it might be used. However it is important to take note of the […]
Nightshades
This month’s factsheet discusses Nightshades. What they are, what reactions you may get and as well as alternatives to Nightshades. Nightshades
What’s in a name
Over the past 50 years in the UK our diet and the range of foods available to us has changed beyond all recognition. So many non-indigenous foods are commonplace commodities and many recipes with exotic sounding names are standard restaurant fare. What’s in a name Factsheet
Oral Allergy Syndrome
This month’s factsheet is about the Oral Allergy Syndrome otherwise known as Pollen Food Syndrome (PFS). We discuss what it is, the symptoms, how you develop it, and what foods to avoid. Find out more below. Oral Allergy Syndrome Fact Sheet
Sulphites
This month’s factsheet discusses Sulphites – Why it is classed as one of the 14 main allergens and how people can be sensitive to it. We have also included a list of foods that usually contain Sulphites. Sulphite Factsheet
Allergen substitutes Pt3
In this month’s factsheet we are continuing to investigate substitutes for allergens. This time we will be focussing on Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Lupin and Soya, all of which belong to the legume family. Someone with a severe peanut or soya allergy may well be allergic to other members of this family which also includes peas […]
