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Learn About Food Hygiene Online

December 26, 2011
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If a career in the food industry is something you are interested in it would be a good idea to make yourself aware of the current legislation covering the handling and preparation of food products.  Whether you want to be a chef, caterer or grow the food yourself, if the food is to be sold to the general public there are strict guidelines that govern the way it gets from the farm to our table.  The simplest and quickest way of doing this is by researching about food hygiene online.  The internet is an invaluable resource for those seeking...

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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

October 24, 2011
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The basic food hygiene certificate (now the level 2 certificate) is needed by anyone who has contact with food that is consumed by members of the public. In 2006 the EU made it law for every person involved in the preparation of food for public consumption to understand how to handle food in a safe way. This includes understanding which foods must be prepared apart, personal hygiene, how to keep preparation surfaces and equipment clean and how to store food.   Who Exactly Needs a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate? It is very obvious that someone whose job is only...

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The Basic Food Hygiene Certificate And EU Law

September 22, 2011
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The basic food hygiene certificate, which is now known as the level 2 food hygiene course, is ideal for those that wish to prepare, sell, or manufacture food. For the majority of such jobs, a basic food hygiene certificate is a legal requirement and employers will check to ensure that you have the certificate before you start working. Acquiring the certificate yourself before you apply for catering or food preparation and services jobs can help make you an even more appealing prospect to potential employers. All food businesses are, according to EU law, required to ensure that their employees...

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