Food Businesses
Food law
The Food Safety Act 1990 
and regulations made under it make it an offence for anyone to sell or process food for sale which is harmful to health. They also place an obligation on businesses to ensure that their activities are carried out in a hygienic way.
An estimated five million people suffer from food poisoning in England and Wales each year. Running a food business means that you have a particular responsibility in protecting the health of your customers.
For more detailed information on food law please go to the Food Standards Agency website. Business advice on food standards is also available at TS Central .
Staff in Environmental & Consumer Services are always willing to give guidance on how the law relates to your business. If you need advice, please ask by contacting us on the number below or by email.
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