Food Safety Management System & HACCP

What the Law says

To protect the public, Government legislation has become tighter and tighter when it comes to food preparation and hygiene in catering establishments and food manufacturing.

The new legislation requires all food related businesses to have a documented food safety management system based on the principals of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.).

The penalties you face if you do not comply can be a fine of up to £20,000 and up to 2 years in prison.

How we can help

Shieldyourself have compiled a detailed, integrated food safety management system based on the principles of HACCP.

HACCP ensures the highest standards in food safety and will significantly improve any due diligence defence and maintain and improve safety and hygiene standards across the organisation.

For multiple sites and independent caterers in the retail sector, such as bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels the Shieldyourself Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is an easy way for you to meet the requirement.  Shieldyourself's FSMS is accompanied by a kitchen compliance diary to ensure regular monitoring takes place on a daily basis.  The diary system integrates operation procedures with compliance checks to reduce the duplication of paperwork and increase management control whilst building a strong due diligence defence.

The FSMS is based around the principles of HACCP and is split into 5 sections, namely Management, Cross Contamination, Cleaning, Chilling and Cooking. The safe methods within each section require completion by the management to detail the procedures specific to the site.

The accompanying diary allows for the recording of basic daily checks to ensure compliance including opening and closing checks, fridge and freezer temperatures, delivery checks, cooking, cooling and defrosting checks and a record of items cleaned. With regards to the HACCP element, there is also a corrective action log that allows businesses to record any action taken when the checks highlight a problem. The diary also has an extensive notes section that allows staff to use the diary as a general kitchen note logger, where they can record reminders, staffing issues, correspondence or communication to staff on alternate shift patterns.
 
To aid businesses with different monitoring needs we have developed three distinct versions of the diary system so you can choose the design that best suits your requirements.

For clients wishing to have the diary made bespoke to incorporate your own operational checks in conjunction with the compliance checks. We will work with you on the design to ensure the look and layout are perfect for your needs.

To provide you with guidance to complete and use the FSMS and diary, we will arrange a 2 hour training session with the management team at your site. For ongoing support we have a dedicated helpline with access to fully trained food safety consultants to aid you every step of the way. The overall package includes an annual food safety inspection/audit to ensure that you remain legally compliant.

What to do next

Call us now on 0870 011 8250 to find out more about the importance of your business having an up-to-date Food Safety Management System.

Alternatively, request a call from an advisor

We have produced Food Safety Management System for various sectors. If you are confident to undertake the slight tailoring of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) you can tailor your own policy on line.

Your new policy will follow the approach of the Safer Food Better Business Pack.  The Shieldyourself FSMS is system is designed to support business with more than 5 employees who work in the kitchen. 

The FSMS consists of the following section.

• Section 1.  Management Section
• Section 2.  Cross Contamination
• Section 3.  Cleaning
• Section 4.  Chilling
• Section 5.  Cooking