There’s nothing more important than people’s health. That’s why Safe to Trade is devoted to driving world-class food standards in the hospitality sector to make the UK a safer place to eat out in.
Today, we’re all more aware than ever of just how important our food is. Whether it’s the quality and provenance of ingredients, the need for exemplary hygiene in both the front and back of house, or the need to pay attention to things like food allergen safety, Safe to Trade is a holistic standard for hospitality businesses.
The Safe to Trade Standard is aligned with the latest food safety, hygiene, health and safety regulations, and every Safe to Trade audit is carried out by a fully qualified professional with proven expertise, which means more peace of mind for customers and operators alike.
For consumers, Safe to Trade puts people’s health first, and enables them to make
confident decisions about where to eat. They can be sure that food business operators who are Safe to Trade approved, meet the highest standards.
For food business operators, Safe to Trade is about demonstrating due diligence. It’s
your opportunity to clearly show your commitment to high standards and continuous improvement by effective on-going monitoring. We’re here to support your business, we understand the challenges operators face, and we have the expertise to help. Together, by improving consumer confidence, we can help your business thrive.
Safe to Trade works alongside the existing Food Hygiene Rating Scheme but with several key differences to afford your business and your customers the highest level of protection. Every Safe to Trade audit is conducted by fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioners, ensuring that your establishment aligns with the latest food safety, hygiene, health and safety regulations, as well as meeting food standards, including food content, labelling and descriptions.
The Safe to Trade scheme is independently governed and maintains oversight of the integrity and impartiality of Shield Safety as a Certification Body. To learn more please visit safetotrade.org.uk/governance