HACCP Explained in Plain English
What HACCP means, the 7 principles, why it is a legal requirement under Article 5, and how small businesses comply proportionately.
The 4 Cs of Food Hygiene: Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, Cross-Contamination
The FSA four Cs explained with real UK temperatures, two-stage cleaning and the cross-contamination controls that actually work.
Do I Legally Need a Food Hygiene Certificate?
The honest legal answer on food hygiene certificates in the UK, what is genuinely mandatory, and what happens if you do not comply.
Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3 Food Hygiene: Which Do You Need?
Level 1, 2 or 3 food hygiene? A clear comparison of who each level is for, what it covers, and how to choose.
Food Hygiene Certificate: What It Is and How to Get One
What a UK food hygiene certificate is, which level you need, how to get one online, and what the law actually requires.
Which Appliances Need PAT Testing?
Any mains-powered equipment used at work should be in your maintenance regime — including extension leads, chargers and employee-owned items. What is in scope and what is not.
Who Can Carry Out PAT Testing?
PAT testing must be done by a competent person — but that does not have to be a qualified electrician. What competence means and who can do each level of check.
How Often Should PAT Testing Be Done?
There is no legally fixed PAT testing interval. Frequency depends on equipment type, environment, how often it is moved and who uses it.
Is PAT Testing a Legal Requirement in the UK?
No — PAT testing is not a legal requirement. The duty is to maintain electrical equipment so it does not cause danger. What the law actually says.
What is PAT Testing? A Complete UK Guide
PAT testing means Portable Appliance Testing. It is not itself a legal requirement — the duty is to maintain electrical equipment. What it involves, who can do it, and how often.