Hospitality and catering

We're here to help businesses keep food safe, and make healthy food more available in Scotland

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In this section

We have a number of resources which can help hospitality and catering businesses with food safety management and making healthier food. 

Content

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Food hygiene

All businesses should take steps to minimise the risks associated with possible cross contamination between raw and ready to eat food. Useful guidance has been produced.

Food hygiene

Guidance

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Food Handlers: Fitness to work

This guidance is intended to assist food business managers and food handling staff in understanding the types of illnesses that should be reported and the actions they need to take to prevent the spread of infection.

Food Handlers: Fitness to work

Online allergy training

This has been created to help give greater understanding of food allergens in catering and manufacturing settings.

Online allergy training
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Healthier catering guides

A set of short guides with practical tips on how to buy, prepare, promote, and serve healthier food and drinks.

Healthier catering guides
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Reformulation of recipes and products for health

Reformulation is one of the most effective ways the food industry can help improve diet and health in Scotland.

Reformulation of recipes and products for health
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