What are the Hazards of Food Safety?
Our related Courses There are many hazards related to food safety, which could be biological, chemical, physical or allergenic. These hazards can affect the health of those who consume contaminated food, and therefore hazards must be identified and reduced as far as possible during the food production journey. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles […]
How to Report Fraud
As a victim of fraud, you have the potential to suffer crippling repercussions, which can assume the form of financial and reputational damage. If you suspect that fraud has taken place, report it straight away so you have the best opportunity of mitigating the consequences. In the UK, there are many bodies that have been established with […]
What are the Fundamental Principles of Food Safety and Hygiene?
Our Food Hygiene Courses Some of the fundamental principles for food safety and food hygiene are: Cleaning, Cross-contamination, Chilling and Cooking. These four principles can help to guide those handling, producing, serving and selling food to consumers in the UK, to do so safely and hygienically. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are responsible for […]
How To Detect Fraud
Due to the serious repercussions that can follow fraudulent activity, such as financial loss and reputational damage, it is important that you detect fraud as soon as it has occurred. There are many different forms which fraud can take, and we are required to be vigilant of all of these forms. There are safeguards which can be […]
How Can You Prevent Fraud?
For an individual at home and a business with employees it is important to prevent fraud from occurring. To prevent fraud, it is necessary to commit to a preventive procedure, which will include being aware of the different forms of fraud which can take place, and then subsequently implementing all of the necessary safeguards which […]
What are the Consequences of Poor Food Hygiene Practices?
Our Food Hygiene Courses The consequences of poor food hygiene practices can be serious, including health repercussions for those who have consumed the produced food, and serious legal action which will be taken against those responsible for conducting poor food hygiene practices. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are an independent Government department which […]
Is Food Poisoning Infectious?
Food poisoning can occur if you consume food which has been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or germs, resulting in unpleasant symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and feeling generally unwell. The most common way to contract food poisoning is to eat contaminated food; however, through being in contact with an individual that has food poisoning, there […]
Is Food Poisoning Dangerous?
Typically, food poisoning can be treated at home within a week, despite it being unpleasant and uncomfortable. However, food poisoning can be dangerous if the food which has been consumed is contaminated with a large number of unsafe bacteria, viruses or germs. Food poisoning can cause many unpleasant symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhoea. If […]
How is Food Poisoning Caused?
Food poisoning is caused by the contamination of food by bacteria, viruses and germs during the food production journey, from the growing of food to the serving of food. Food can be contaminated by physical, biological or chemical germs, which can grow and multiply on food and then affect our bodies once the contaminated food […]