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ADAPTING FOOD DELIVERY DURING LOCKDOWN

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced help to businesses with the move from ‘sit in dining’ to ‘takeaway’ and ‘delivery’ during lockdown.

Out of Home businesses such as cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs have all been closed to limit the spread of the virus but do still have the option to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks for takeaway until 11 pm with a ‘click and collect/drive-through’ or to deliver food and drink, including alcohol.

It is important for these businesses to be aware of the risks and requirements relating to food delivery. The FSA offers guidance on food delivery to help protect both the customer and the business. This guidance includes ‘taking an order’, hygiene, delivery instructions, vehicle specifications and most importantly advice on allergens.

The FSA also offers guidance on those companies looking to switch to deliveries and sets out a step by step guide to help ease the transition and ensure food safety – please click here. This guidance includes informing your local authority, risk assessments, online selling, communication and avoiding food crime.

Any change in business should trigger a review and where necessary an update to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) procedures. This link will take you to the appropriate form. If you are in Northern Ireland then please click on this link.

It is to be noted than an additional risk which is required to be addressed is Covid-19. The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have issued guidance which covers food hygiene, food safety including allergens and food delivery from home.

 

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