The UK Government has published guidance on hygiene and food safety requirements for food businesses to reopen and operate safely during COVID-19.

This guidance for food businesses looking to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic has been produced to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely in the food sector. It provides a practical framework to identify what food sites need to do to continue, adapt, or restart operations. It covers the following areas:

  • Hygiene processes and requirements
  • Risk assessment and review
  • Managing stock levels – stock control, availability of raw materials, Availability of consumables
  • Allergen control
  • Machinery
  • Training
  • PPE
  • Social distancing

Download a copy of the Guidance, or visit the FSA website for further information.