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Nanotechnology in food
An explanation of nanotechnology, and how it's regulated when used in the production of food and food products.
Regulation of novel foods
Overview of the foods, ingredients and food processes covered by the Novel Foods Regulation, and what may be exempt from the regulation.
Cloning and novel foods
Food produced from cloned animals is considered novel and requires pre-market approval.
Growing our food business by supplying major retail chains - Karri Kitchen
Shera McAloran, Director of Karri Kitchen, shares insights into the challenges and rewards of becoming a supermarket supplier.
Food and drink business water efficiency
By reducing water use, food and drink producers can save money and reduce their impact on the environment.
Fruit and vegetable processing water efficiency
Strategies for reducing water and liquid waste costs in fruit and vegetable processing businesses.
Poultry meat processing water efficiency
How to reduce water and liquid waste costs for poultry meat processing businesses.
Red meat abattoir water efficiency
Cost-effective ways for red meat abattoirs to reduce water and liquid waste expenses.
Fish processing water efficiency
Tips for reducing water and liquid waste costs in fish processing businesses.
Brewery water efficiency
How to optimise water use and reduce liquid waste costs in brewery operations.
Food and drink - find a case study
Case studies highlighting success stories of businesses in the food and drink industry
Your legal responsibilities for lone workers' safety
It is your legal responsibility to ensure that lone workers are at no greater risk than other employees, make sure you take action to assess and minimise risks
Train employees to lift and carry correctly
Teaching staff good handling techniques and how to identify potentially harmful activities can help reduce the risk of injury from manual handling tasks.
Assess the risks of manual handling
Conducting a risk assessment of tasks that involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy loads in five easy steps, from identify to taking action.
Reduce the risks of manual handling
Avoiding lifting and carrying altogether, automating processes and providing mechanical equipment can all help reduce manual handling risks of moving loads.
Reduce the risks of remote working
Advice on minimising the risks involved in working away from the office including examples of common remote working risks and how to reduce them
Tips for good lifting technique
Lifting loads safely - plan the lift, get a good hold, avoid twisting the back, move smoothly - key techniques for reducing manual handling risks.
Rules for the slaughter of livestock and wild game
Guidance on food hygiene rules for slaughterhouses, those carrying out home slaughters and shooting wild game.
Craft distilling in Northern Ireland
Overview of the local craft spirit industry, covering the increasingly popular gin sector and what defines a craft spirit.
UK wine industry overview
About the UK wine industry, including industry bodies, production, exports and imports.