Tag: food

What is Natasha’s Law and how does it apply to you?

Natasha’s Law will come into force on 1st October of 2021 and will mean that all food businesses in England (equivalent regulations will apply in the devolved nations) will be required to label food prepared on the premises in which it is sold with a full list of ingredients and allergens. Currently if the food… Read more »

Don’t let a low food hygiene rating be the reason you lose business?

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Nearly everyone can recognise the food hygiene ratings that are normally displayed by restaurants, takeaways, cafés, pubs, hotels, supermarkets and other retailers, but does everyone know what they actually mean? Recent statistics by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) show that 63% of the public in England and 78% in Wales say they are aware of… Read more »

Huge £7.56 million fine for Tesco

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On Monday 19th of April 2021, at Birmingham Magistrates Court, a huge £7.56 million fine for Tesco was issued and they were also ordered to pay £95,500 in prosecution costs and a £170 victim charge. This was due to selling out of date food at three of its’ Birmingham stores.  The offences date back to… Read more »