Food safety

Food safetyEveryone loves eating out, whether you are dining with friends or picking up a sandwich at lunchtime.

You should always be confident however that care has been taken to prepare the food you eat.

For extra peace of mind, you can use the Scores on the Doors food hygiene scheme to check a business' rating, which is based on how well they meet food safety standards.

Even when you're making food at home, you must follow proper hygiene rules to avoid illness.

You'll find lots of helpful tips in this section to help you do this, including information about eating healthily, storing food safely and following food labelling instructions correctly.

Our food safety team can also help with any queries you have about food safety.

They can investigate complaints about food and food premises, provide information about food safety issues and offer advice on healthy eating.

Information for businesses

We also provide guidance and advice for food business owners and anyone interested in setting up a food operation.