Food safety guides
Practical answers to the questions UK food handlers and business owners actually ask — which certificate you need, how HACCP works, and how hygiene inspections are scored.
Updated 11 June 2026
HACCP vs Food Hygiene Certificate: What's the Difference?
Food hygiene training and HACCP are related but different things — one trains the person, the other runs the kitchen. Here's which certificate your role needs.
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Updated 11 June 2026
How Long Does a Food Hygiene Certificate Last? (UK Renewal Guide)
Your food hygiene certificate never legally expires — but employers, EHOs and insurers expect a refresh every three years. Here's how UK renewal really works.
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Updated 11 June 2026
Do I Need a Food Hygiene Certificate to Sell Food From Home?
Home bakers and cooks selling to the public count as food businesses under UK law. What's actually compulsory, what EHOs expect, and how to set up properly.
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Updated 11 June 2026
Food Hygiene Ratings Explained: How to Get (and Keep) a 5
The green 0–5 sticker can make or break a food business. How the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is scored, what inspectors check, and how to earn a 5.
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Updated 11 June 2026
Level 3 Food Hygiene: Who Actually Needs It?
Level 3 food hygiene is pitched at supervisors and managers — but most food handlers don't need it, and many managers are better served by HACCP Level 2.
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Updated 28 May 2026
Food Hygiene Certificate UK: What Level Do You Actually Need? (2026 Guide)
Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 — which food hygiene certificate do UK food handlers actually need? A practical answer for restaurants, cafés, caterers and retail.
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