Food Safety Act 1990

Question 1

what does this act do?

Answer 1

governs food safety standards.

Question 2

what are key aspects of this act?

Answer 2

1. food must be safe to eat
2. quality and hygiene standards
3. food must be described accurately

Question 3

what is the Food Hygiene Rating System (FHRS)?

Answer 3

assesses and rates the hygiene standards of food businesses , on a scale of 0-5.

Question 4

what do the FHRS do?

Answer 4

1. inspections
2. allow public accessibility
3. encouragement for improvement

Question 5

what are the 4 C’s of food safety?

Answer 5

1. cleaning
2. cooking
3. chilling
4. cross contamination