Cooksafe initiative

From 1st January 2006 food safety legislation will require all food businesses, including caterers, to apply food safety management procedures, based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), to their business.

A food safety management system based on HACCP principles builds on the everyday awareness of the business owner, helping to generate a system that encourages safe food production and gives peace of mind for the business owners.

CookSafe is one such food safety management system.  It is a guidance manual which if followed, will enable you to control food safety, building upon your existing good practice within your catering business.

CookSafe is being issued by Food Standards Agency Scotland through The Highland Council, where further assistance and support can be provided to the catering sector.

Whether you require further information about CookSafe, or you would like additional advice concerning its application in your business, please contact either:-

Carol Rattenbury
Tel (01463) 703964, mail to: carol.rattenbury@highland.gov.uk

Andy Hurst
Tel (01463) 703963, mail to: andy.hurst@highland.gov.uk