Food business registration

Food business operators must make sure that food handlers are supervised and receive appropriate food hygiene training.

During a food hygiene inspection, our officers will routinely question and observe food handlers to make sure they have had adequate training and are competent in their role.

Food safety training providers

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) provides food safety courses, offering certificates at 3 levels – go to CIEH: Food safety.

You can access free online training at Food Standards Agency: online food safety training.

You can also ask our Food team for a list of local training providers.