Food Hygiene

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High standards of hygiene are needed in the production and handling of foodstuffs if the risk of food poisoning is to be avoided.

The Food Safety Act 1990 increased the onus on everyone concerned with food production in any form, to ensure that the procedures they use will not compromise hygiene or safety in any way.

Hampshire Scientific Service's experienced team of microbiologists, food technologists and chemists can provide practical advice and help in all areas of food control. Our food technologists carry out food quality audits in food factories.

Our scientists can monitor, assess and suggest improvements to hygiene standards. Routine analysis of raw materials, foods and ingredients is carried out. Food poisoning investigations can also be performed.

CHARGES

Charges payable for scientific advice and analysis. Some work free if delivered via Trading Standards or district Environmental Health departments.

WHO USES THESE SERVICES?

The public, local government departments, especially the County Caterer, Trading Standards and Environmental Health, schools, old people's homes, local food firms, caterers.

CONTACT

Lynette Welsh

Email:	rsptlw@hants.gov.uk
Telephone Number:	(+44) (023) 9282 9501
Fax Number:	(+44) (023) 9281 8347
Address:	Hyde Park Road, Southsea, PO5 4LL

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