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STARTING A FOOD BUSINESS FROM HOME

So, you realised during lockdown that you are a pretty good cook.  Those fluffy cupcakes you dropped off to your friend.  That amazing curry you cooked for your neighbours.  The afternoon tea you set up in the garden for your family.  Now you think you can give up your day job and make a career of starting a food business from home.

It’s a great idea.  But you will need to know some basic facts to help you on your way. can an er prescribe ivermectine

Firstly, you must register your new business with your Local Authority.  This should be completed before you start and is completely free to do.  Even if you are giving the food away rather than selling it, registration is essential if you are planning to provide food on a regular basis.

The next step will be for a Local Authority officer to visit your premises to carry out an inspection to check the suitability of your food safety procedures and food preparation area. buy ivermectin pills   This will be your first food hygiene inspection and you will need to prove that your food hygiene standards are high.

The Local Authority will be focusing on where you intend to create your amazing dishes and how you will be cooking them, ensuring that your ingredients and finished products are stored correctly, and whether there is any possibility of cross-contamination.  Cleanliness is also an extremely important factor.

You will need to have a documented Food Safety Management System in place. This can be downloaded from the Food Standards Agency website (Safer Food Better Business Package), or alternatively, tailor-made by professionals.

It will also be recommended that you complete some basic Food Safety training.  This training will include coverage of the following:

  • Food poisoning and elementary bacteriology
  • Sources of contamination
  • Control of hazards
  • HACCP systems
  • Food storage and temperature control
  • Personal hygiene
  • Basic cleaning and disinfection
  • Food premises design
  • Basic pest control

Allergen information is a very important aspect of your business. You will need to provide details to your customers if any of the 14 allergens are contained in your food. You will also need to show that you are managing the allergens effectively. There is specific allergen training available if required as well as templates available on the Food Standards Agency website.

Another subject to be aware of is traceability.  This means that you will need to keep records of all of your suppliers, as well as any businesses you supply with food or ingredients.

Whilst all of this sounds difficult, your documentation will be crucial to your Company Due Diligence.  It will ensure you have a business to be proud of and you will consequently receive a Food Hygiene Rating which reflects your hard work and dedication. a que hora se debe tomar la ivermectina en gotas

If you would like any advice regarding SFBB, help putting your procedures together, or training, please get in touch with us for a friendly chat.

We have been dealing with Tracy and the team at Food Hygiene Matters since 2012, they have taken us from having no real HACCP in place to a BRCGS Accredited Company. Being in the meat trade they had their work cut out changing old habits, but they managed to get all systems in place, and we now run to an exceptionally high standard. Always on hand to help out with endless forms and information that is now needed, they cover all our Audits that we have on site FSA, BRC along with new customers audits. We highly recommend Food Hygiene Matters.
Ben Rigby Game Ltd
Ben Rigby Game LtdJayne Woodley
Food Hygiene Matters have been assisting my company for several years now, ensuring we are up to date with the latest legislation and that all paperwork is present and correct. Tracy also assists on site during customer audits and I have found the professional service provided excellent. Having Food Hygiene Matters taking care of my companies food safety obligations means I am able to spend more time doing the countless other things involved with running a business. Tracy is always available to answer any questions and I am very happy with the service 10/10.
Barneys Horseradish Co Ltd
Tracy and the team were instrumental in us achieving milestone of BRC accreditation at AAA standard in 2019 and 2020. Tracy is a consummate professional in her field and without her and her team the journey would not have been possible for us. Her knowledge and experience have been invaluable in developing our own teams in this field and her authority and background is clearly recognised by our clients and their auditors.
International Food Link
International Food LinkRay Horton - Managing Director
Food Hygiene Matters have been supporting London Dairies Ltd for just over 6 years and have assisted us in attaining and retaining our BRCGS AA status. Their knowledge and expertise is exceptional. Tracy and her team are always on hand to help with any queries or concerns, and have been invaluable in advising and guiding during the pandemic. FHM are highly recommended by us for their professionalism, efficiency and helpfulness.
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London DairiesTineke Brown - HACCP Co-ordinator

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