Changes under the Food Act 2014;

Everyone working in the food industry has responsibilities to make sure that the food we buy is safe and suitable to eat.

The Food Regulations 2915 outline the requirements of a Food Control Plan (FCP), Food Safety Plan (FSP).

What is a Food Control Plan? Check out the Food Safety Plan page .....

Some types of business can use an ‘Off the Peg’ (OTP) Food Control Plan which is verified by the Local Authority (LA) or they create their own plan and have it independently audited FAS offers this service.

Other types of business must produce and register a custom Food Control Plan again FAS can assist with this.

The Food Regulations 2015 outlines what must be in a Food Control Plan. Essentially managing the risks associated with producing safe food is the purpose of the plan.

The food business must nominate a third party to validate the plan is adequate and then verifier the plan to complete the verification process. You need to contract a recognised validator / verifier from a recognised verifying agency. The verifier must confirm in writing that they are willing to verify your risk management plan; this is were FAS can help you.

Changes under the Food Act 2014; Everyone working in the food industry has responsibilities to make sure that the food we buy is safe and suitable to eat. The Food Regulations 2915 outline the requirements of a Food Control Plan (FCP), Food Safety Plan (FSP). What is a Food Control Plan? Some types of business can use an ‘Off the Peg’ (OTP) Food Control Plan which is verified by the Local Authority (LA) or create their own plan and have it independently audited. Other types of business must produce and register a custom Food Control Plan. The Food Regulations 2015 outlines what must be in a Food Control Plan. Managing the risks associated with producing safe food is the purpose of the plan. Sections in the plan must include: The food business must nominate a third party to validate the plan is adequate and verifier the plan to complete the verification process. You need to contract a recognised validator / verifier from a recognised verifying agency. The verifier must confirm in writing that they are willing to verify your risk management plan.