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HACCP Record Keeping: What the Law Requires in the UK — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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Why HACCP Training Is Essential for Every Food Business

Kitchen Tonic provides RSPH & Ofqual-accredited Level 2 and Level 3 HACCP training delivered by an experienced HACCP trainer. Practical, on-site HACCP courses for food manufacturers, catering businesses, hospitality and food production teams across the UK.

23 July 20265 min read
Common Sashimi Food Safety Mistake: Incorrect Freezing Times for Parasite Control — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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Common Sashimi Food Safety Mistake: Incorrect Freezing Times for Parasite Control

Many sashimi businesses wrongly count parasite freezing times too early, risking incomplete parasite destruction and food safety failures.

8 May 202610 min read
How to Identify Critical Control Points in Your Kitchen — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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How to Identify Critical Control Points in Your Kitchen

Critical control points are where your HACCP plan earns its keep. How to use the Codex decision tree to find your real CCPs — and avoid drowning in false ones.

16 April 20264 min read
HACCP vs Safer Food Better Business: Which System Is Right for You? — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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HACCP vs Safer Food Better Business: Which System Is Right for You?

Compare HACCP and Safer Food Better Business (SFBB). Expert guide to choosing the right food safety management system for your UK hospitality business.

15 February 202610 min read
How to Write a HACCP Plan for a Small Cafe or Coffee Shop — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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How to Write a HACCP Plan for a Small Cafe or Coffee Shop

Practical guide to writing a HACCP plan for small UK cafes and coffee shops — simplified approach using the 7 principles with a free template.

1 November 202511 min read
HACCP Record Keeping: What the Law Requires in the UK — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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HACCP Record Keeping: What the Law Requires in the UK

UK legal requirements for HACCP record keeping. What records you must keep, for how long, and best practices for compliance.

1 July 20255 min read
HACCP Services for Sushi and Sashimi: Protecting Your Business — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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HACCP Services for Sushi and Sashimi: Protecting Your Business

Discover why sushi and sashimi businesses need a specialist HACCP plan. Learn about critical control points, common failures, and how Kitchen Tonic can help protect your business.

20 June 20259 min read
7 Principles of HACCP Explained for UK Restaurants — Kitchen Tonic food safety blog
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7 Principles of HACCP Explained for UK Restaurants

A clear, practical explanation of the seven HACCP principles with real-world examples for UK restaurant operators.

1 April 20255 min read

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