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Reopening After an EHO Closure: The 14-Day Recovery Plan
A Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice closes you within 24 hours. The structured 14-day plan to reopen safely, recover the rating and protect the business.
How to Appeal Your Food Hygiene Rating: A Guide for UK Businesses
Disagree with your food hygiene rating? Learn how the FHRS appeal works, the 21-day deadline, your right to reply, and how to request a re-visit.
Parasites in Raw Fish: Freezing Requirements for UK Businesses
UK law requires raw fish to be frozen to kill parasites like Anisakis. Learn the exact time and temperature requirements, supplier verification, and how to demonstrate compliance to EHOs.
Due Diligence in Food Safety: What It Means and How to Prove It
Understand food safety due diligence in UK law. What it means under Section 21 of the Food Safety Act 1990, how to prove it, and why it matters for your defence.
Food Safety Penalties in the UK: Fines, Prosecution, and How to Avoid Them
UK food safety penalties explained: fines, prosecution, closure orders, and imprisonment. Learn how to protect your business from enforcement action.
Understanding Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 for UK Food Businesses
A plain English guide to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 — what it requires, how it applies post-Brexit, and practical steps UK food businesses must take to comply.
The Complete Guide to Food Safety Compliance in 2025
Comprehensive guide to UK food safety compliance in 2025, covering EC 852/2004, HACCP, allergen rules, EHO inspections, and the latest regulatory changes.
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