Food establishments

If you operate a food business, you must ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and training in food hygiene.

The law does not require food handlers to hold a food hygiene certificate to prepare or sell food, however it can be used to help demonstrate that staff have been given training.

The Food Standards Agency offers the following free online training:

• Food allergy and intolerance training (opens new window)
• Food labelling e-learning course (opens new window)