AC 1.1 food safety

Question 1

how does food legislation protect businesses

Answer 1

-making sure all food handlers are trained to handle food safely and hygienically
-making sure working conditions are good so that food handlers can comply with all the requirements of food safety legislation
-help to prevent consumers from making false claims about being ill after eating food which could give a business a bad reputation and make them lose alot of money

Question 2

how does food legislation protect consumers

Answer 2

-helping to prevent them from becoming ill after eating food
-ensuring that the highest standards of food safety are in place in all food businesses

Question 3

what issues in relation to the production, sale and consumption is legislation concerned with

Answer 3

-ensuring that food is safe and fit for human consumption
-checking and controlling the composition and labelling of foods
-preventing food from becoming contaminated
-preventing outbreaks of food poisoning
-ensuring that equipment, food handlers and premises are hygienic