Food Safety Event

Posted on August 25, 2017

Business Gateway and Falkirk Council’s Food Safety Team are holding a Food Safety event on Wednesday 20^th September, 3pm – 4pm at the Falkirk Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE.

The event will address common problems noted by Environmental Health and Food Safety Officers during visits, and will also give advice on how businesses can address these issues before Officers arrive. There will also be guidance on how to ensure compliance and maintain the best standards in food hygiene and safety when operating a food business.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the Business Gateway website.

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