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Colour-Coded Chopping Boards Chart (A4)
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A laminated A4 chart showing the standard UK colour-coding system for chopping boards and knives: red for raw meat, blue for raw fish, yellow for cooked, green for salad, brown for vegetables, white for bakery and dairy, and optional purple for allergen-free prep. Designed by Kitchen Tonic food safety consultants.
Perfect for
Caterers, butchers and kitchen staff
Kitchen Tonic design
Written by food safety consultants
Wipe-clean laminated
250 micron encapsulation
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Product Specifications
- Format
- A4 portrait, gloss laminated (250 micron)
- Paper
- 170gsm silk, full colour
- Content
- Seven colour-coded blocks with uses and notes on cross-contamination
- Designed by
- Kitchen Tonic food safety consultants
- Edition
- 2026-1
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Kitchen Tonic publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Kitchen Tonic publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
Why This Matters
Colour-coded boards help prevent cross-contamination when raw food is kept separate from ready-to-eat. While not a legal requirement, they are an industry best practice and essential for managing allergen and pathogen risks.
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Carren Amoli, Founder & Lead Food Safety Consultant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is colour coding a legal requirement?
No, but preventing cross-contamination is mandatory under Regulation (EC) 852/2004. Colour-coded boards are the most common and practical way to do this in kitchens.
What does each colour mean?
Red = raw meat, Blue = raw fish, Yellow = cooked meat, Green = salad and fruit, Brown = vegetables, White = bakery and dairy, Purple = allergen-free prep (optional).
How do I look after colour-coded boards?
Wash, disinfect and dry each board between uses. Replace boards that are deeply scored or damaged, as bacteria can hide in scratches.
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Kitchen Tonic publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Kitchen Tonic publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely through Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption.
Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.