Food Safety Act 

The Food Safety Act provides a framework for food safety legislation throughout the food chain embracing all foods, food ingredients, and material that come into contact with food. All food businesses are covered, whether operated for profit or not, and includes all private members clubs. 

The main provisions of the act came into effect on 1st January 1991 with a number of associated regulations being introduced during 1991.

The Act provides for registration procedures with the local authority, basic training for food handlers, the handling and storage of hot and cold food, and the serving of improvement notices or emergency prohibition orders. The implications for any club serving any sort of food are considerable, both administratively and in the purchase and maintenance of proper storage facilities. For details See Also our Duty of Care, Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and Equipment section.

If you require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact the Legal Team Tel: 0845 3450373 Email: legal@rya.org.uk.