Food safety regulations

New food hygiene laws came into force in the UK from 1st January 2006 and affect all food businesses, including caterers, primary producers (such as farmers), manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

There are a number of new Regulations from the EC, which apply directly to food businesses in the UK, and also new national legislation in England.

More information about the new regulations, and what it means for different food industry sectors by following the Question and Answers link on the Food Standards Agency website.