Useful websites relating to food safety

External food safety, public health and business support resources
Organisation or resource Description
Anaphylaxis UK Charity dedicated to supporting people at risk of severe allergic reactions.
British Hospitality Association Information for the hospitality industry, journalists and students.
British Nutrition Foundation Promotes the nutritional wellbeing of society. Works in partnership with academic and research institutes, the food industry, educators and government.
British Pest Control Association Trade association representing professionals involved with the eradication of public health and nuisance pests.
Caterer.com Articles on health and safety, food hygiene, licensing, employment law, finance, people management, marketing and technology.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Professional body for environmental health practitioners in the UK, providing training, qualifications, policy leadership and professional standards.
DEFRA The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for the environment, food, farming, fisheries and rural communities.
Department of Health and Social Care Information about health and social care guidance, publications and policy.
Eurofins Scientific Laboratories Provides microbiological analysis and chemical examination of food products.
Food and Drink Federation Trade association representing and supporting UK food and drink manufacturers.
Food Commission Independent watchdog on food issues.
Food Standards Agency Independent government body responsible for protecting public health and consumer interests in relation to food safety.
Food Standards Agency – Food safety alerts Sign up to receive Food Standards Agency alerts about food safety problems by email.
Food Hygiene Ratings Search food hygiene ratings and inspection results for food businesses.

GOV.UK provides food safety advice, regulations, ratings and business compliance information for residents and food businesses

Health and Safety Executive The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Great Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety, responsible for preventing work-related death, injury and ill health through regulation, guidance and enforcement

External food safety, public health and business support resources
Organisation or resource Description
Highfield publications Information about food hygiene and workplace safety publications.
Jewish Food Guide The London Beth Din Kashrut Division website, providing extensive kosher information in the UK.
Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce Represents businesses of all sizes operating within the borough.
Kensington and Chelsea Primary Care Trust Information about health services in Kensington and Chelsea.
Learndirect Provides information, advice and online learning opportunities, including food safety.
Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) Food hygiene information for food stalls, mobile food vehicles and outside catering events.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) Promotes healthy diets and public health through prevention, surveillance data and health improvement policies.
Portobello Business Centre Social enterprise providing business support, training, advice and funding guidance to entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Sustainable Restaurants Association Helps hospitality businesses improve sustainability through assessment, guidance and environmental and social standards.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Monitors foodborne diseases, analyses food samples and supports outbreak investigations to protect public health.
Vegetarian Society UK charity promoting vegetarian living through education, campaigning, training and food accreditation.

Last updated: 23 July 2026