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Guidance on Food Hygiene and Safety

We have produced guidance on food hygiene and safety for different types of business and on the HACCP systems and other food safety topics:

Guidance for Operators of Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Guest Houses [pdf / 62KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety. It is for people running bed and breakfast establishments and guest houses. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the law.

Guidance on Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety Requirements for Catering and Other Food Prepara [pdf / 111KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety. It is for people running catering and other food preparation businesses. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Guidance on Food Hygiene and Infection Control for Childminders and Nurseries [pdf / 69KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety legislation. It is for childminders and people running nurseries. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Guidance on Serving Food in Community Buildings [pdf / 25KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety legislation. It is for people serving food in community buildings. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Guidance on Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety Requirements for Food Stalls and Marquees (inclu [pdf / 92KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety. It is for people running food businesses from food stalls and marquees including food stalls on farmers' markets. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the law.

Guidance on Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety Requirements for Food Vending Vehicles [pdf / 81KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety. It is for people preparing and selling food from mobile catering vehicles. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Guidance on Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety Requirements for Retail Premises [pdf / 101KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety. It is for people who run shops selling food. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Hygiene and Safety Guidelines for Village, Community and Church Halls [pdf / 76KB] This document gives guidance on food hygiene and basic health and safety legislation. It is for those running village, community and church halls. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Food Handlers - Fitness to Work [pdf / 21KB] This document gives guidance to food handlers on whether they can continue working when they have been ill.

Guidance on Safer Cooked Meat Production: A 10-Point Plan [pdf / 23KB] This document gives guidance on how to cook meat safely. It is for people running any sort of food business including caterers and retailers. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

Guidance on Temperature Control in Food Premises [pdf / 47KB] This document gives guidance on the temperatures at which food must be kept. It is for people running any sort of food business including caterers and retailers. The standards mentioned are the minimum to comply with the legislation.

For further information:

Contact: Food, Health and Safety Team
Address: Environmental Services Section, Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7YG
Email: env.health@eden.gov.uk
Telephone: 01768 212491
Fax: 01768 890732

Updated 08 February 2011