Last update:
21-Jun-2008
DUE DILIGENCE
Every organisation, however big or small, which is involved in the production, handling or serving of food needs to have a Due Diligence system.
Due Diligence is a fully controlled system of working practices, documentation, monitoring and auditing. It is also the only possible defence, in law, under the Food Hygiene legislation.
Prosecutions under the current legislation carry heavy fines - £20,000 and higher – even imprisonment in some cases.
SAFAS can provide everything you need to plan, implement and audit the Food Hygiene and Health & Safety requirements of your business.
With efficient systems in place, you can easily monitor the standards of Food Safety and Hygiene. You can be confident that your customers are safe and that they will come back again!
The SAFAS system is based on two Manuals:
Laminated auditing forms are provided with the Manuals which can be photocopied to enable you to keep your records. These records can be shown to an EHO who is making a routine visit, and can prove ‘due diligence’ should a food poisoning problem occur.
Health & Safety Risk Assessment Manual
- Health and Safety Policy
- Auditing Policy and Procedures
- Risk Assessment
- Health and Safety Training
- First Aid
- Report of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)
- Legislation and Enforcement
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Staff Communications
- Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Gas Safety
- Electrical Safety
- COSHH
- Vehicle Safety
- Lifts and Lifting Equipment
- Manual Handling
- Visual Display Units (VDUs)
- Work Equipment
- Structural Safety
Food Hygiene Due Diligence Manual
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Policy Statement
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Due Diligence
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Hazard Analysis
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Auditing
- Mobile and Temporary Food Premises
- Structure
- Temperature Control
- Cleaning
- Supplier Audits
- Equipment Maintenance
- Delivery Procedures
- Personal Hygiene
- Food Hygiene Training
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Food Standards
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Legislation
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Food Poisoning
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Food Complaints
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Storage, collection and disposal of waste
