Official FSA & FSS publications
The packs EHOs expect to see on your shelf
Official Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland publications, printed and tracked-delivered next working day when ordered by 12 noon, with a free digital pack and £50 of Food Safety Refresher training in every order.
Official Publications
Essential food safety management system packs for restaurants, cafes, butchers, and catering businesses across the UK.
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Safer Food, Better Business for Residential Care Homes
By Food Standards Agency
Infection Prevention and Control: Resource for Adult Social Care
Official UKHSA and Department of Health and Social Care guidance on infection prevention and control for adult social care settings, including outbreak response, cleaning standards, PPE use and staff training. Reflects the standards CQC inspectors check for in care homes. Professionally printed and wire-bound for easy reference. 50 pages, A4 portrait, printed on 100gsm FSC silk with a 300gsm cover.
By UK Health Security Agency / Department of Health and Social Care
Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220)
The official HSE guidance for managing health and safety in care homes, covering manual handling, infection control, safeguarding and the legal duties care home providers and managers owe to staff and residents. Used by Environmental Health Officers and HSE inspectors as the reference standard. Professionally printed and wire-bound for easy reference. 72 pages, A4 portrait, printed on 100gsm FSC silk with a 300gsm cover.
By Health and Safety Executive
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Code of Practice
The official Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Code of Practice, published by the Office of the Public Guardian under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Covers when a DoLS authorisation is needed, how to complete an application, and how to record best-interests decisions so they hold up to CQC and safeguarding board scrutiny. Professionally printed and wire-bound for easy reference during assessments, staff training and inspections. 125 pages, A4 portrait, printed on 100gsm FSC silk with a 300gsm cover.
By Office of the Public Guardian
Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
The official government Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act 2005, published by the Office of the Public Guardian. Covers capacity assessment, best-interests decision-making, and how these interact with DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards. The core statutory reference for care home managers and staff making decisions on behalf of residents who lack capacity to consent to care or treatment. Professionally printed and wire-bound. 301 pages, A4 portrait, printed on 100gsm FSC silk with a 300gsm cover.
By Office of the Public Guardian
Which pack do I need?
Every UK food business needs a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system. Environmental Health Officers expect to see one in place and often recommend these official packs. You can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK, but your trade and location may guide which one best fits.
England & Wales
Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) is the FSA standard for restaurants, cafes, shops and catering. It covers HACCP essentials, daily checks, and allergen management. Chinese and South Asian kitchens have tailored versions.
Scotland
CookSafe, published by Food Standards Scotland, is the official system for food businesses. It mirrors SFBB principles and is recognised by Scottish Environmental Health Officers.
Northern Ireland
Safe Catering is the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland's system for catering, restaurants and food service businesses in Northern Ireland.
Butchers & meat retailers
ButcherSafe, published by Food Standards Scotland, is the HACCP system built specifically for butchers and meat retail, covering the distinct risks of handling raw and ready-to-eat meat.
Printed vs digital
We sell printed, bound packs with working diaries so you can log daily checks. Every order includes a free digital pack with templates and checklists.
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Carren Amoli
Founder & Lead Food Safety Consultant
BSc (Hons) · Former NHS dietitian · International food safety auditor · 16+ years
Carren founded Kitchen Tonic in 2009 and has 16+ years in food safety. She personally oversees client work, from HACCP plans to EHO inspection support, and has helped 500+ UK kitchens reach a Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
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