Novel Food Regulation UK 2015 843 New Food Ingredient Compliance
This checklist covers compliance with Food Safety Act 1990 and applicable UK statutory requirements for food & hospitality operations. Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines and up to two years imprisonment under the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006.
- Industry: Food & Hospitality
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: Food Safety Act 1990, Food Standards Act 1999, Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006, EU Regulation 852/2004 (retained)
Food Business Registration & HACCP Compliance
Verify food business registration, HACCP system, and food hygiene rating display per Food Safety Act 1990.
- Is the food business registered with the Local Authority Food Safety team (required before trading)?
- Is a documented HACCP-based food safety management system in place and reviewed annually?
- Is the current Food Hygiene Rating (EHO inspection) displayed as required by law in Wales and Scotland?
- Attach photo of Local Authority registration confirmation, HACCP food safety plan, and hygiene rating certificate:
Food Handler Training, Temperature Control & Cleaning
Verify food handler training, temperature monitoring, and cleaning programme compliance.
- Is food handler training completed and certificates kept (Level 2 Food Hygiene as minimum)?
- Are cooking, holding, and refrigeration temperatures monitored and logged at required intervals?
- Is the cleaning and disinfection schedule documented and all food contact surfaces cleaned to specification?
- Attach photo of food handler training certificates, temperature monitoring logs, and cleaning schedule:
Allergen Management, Pest Control & Traceability
Verify allergen controls, pest management, and food traceability per FIR 2014 and Food Safety Act.
- Are allergen management procedures in place to prevent cross-contamination per Natasha's Law and FIR 2014?
- Is the pest control programme contracted to a recognised operator with service reports on file?
- Overall food safety management compliance assessment:
- Attach photo of allergen matrix, PPDS labels, pest control service reports, and traceability records:
Recall Procedure, Traceability & EHO Inspection
Verify food recall procedures, supplier traceability, and EHO inspection compliance.
- Is a food product recall and withdrawal procedure documented and tested through a mock exercise annually?
- Are all supplier assurances (delivery notes, CoCs, vet health marks) retained for a minimum of 3 years?
- Days since last Environmental Health Officer (EHO) inspection:
- Food Business Operator or Head Chef certification of inspection:
Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off
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- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name and department):
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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- Food Hygiene Regs 2006 & Ofsted FE College Catering Safety Audit
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Why Use This Novel Food Regulation UK 2015 843 New Food Ingredient Compliance?
This novel food regulation uk 2015 843 new food ingredient compliance helps food & hospitality teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for regulatory affairs manager professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with Food Safety Act 1990, Food Standards Act 1999, Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006, EU Regulation 852/2004 (retained). Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Novel Food Regulation UK 2015 843 New Food Ingredient Compliance cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: Food Business Registration & HACCP Compliance, Food Handler Training, Temperature Control & Cleaning, Allergen Management, Pest Control & Traceability, Recall Procedure, Traceability & EHO Inspection, Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off. It is designed for food & hospitality operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this Novel Food Regulation UK 2015 843 New Food Ingredient Compliance?
This checklist is designed for Regulatory Affairs Manager professionals in the food & hospitality industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.