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Check the additional requirements for goods subject to processing
If you bring goods into Northern Ireland which will be subject to processing, and wish to declare these goods ‘not at risk’, you will need to meet additional criteria.
How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’
Find out how to declare your goods ‘not at risk’
Further education training opportunities for your business
How further education (FE) and higher education (HE) courses can develop your employees' professional skills and bring measurable benefits to your business.
Staff and business development: further education courses
The further education colleges and three main universities in Northern Ireland offer a wide range of accredited and bespoke courses that can be tailored to your staff and business needs.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Understand how the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works in Northern Ireland, what the ratings mean and how to display them.
Food hygiene rating: what the ratings mean
Understand food hygiene ratings for your business, what the ratings cover, how they're given, and how often your business might be inspected.
Food safety and animal feed incidents
What to do in the event of a food or animal feed-related incident, and how to reduce the risk of one happening.
Hygiene for food businesses
Understand your legal responsibilities for hygiene as a food business, and follow best practices to maintain top hygiene standards.
Re-using food packaging - safety guidelines
When it's not advisable to re-use food packaging, and guidance on how to re-use food packaging safely.
How to prevent and manage food risks and incidents
Put measures in place to prevent food and feed incidents, and minimise food safety risks.
How to report a food or animal feed incident
Process of reporting a food or animal feed related incident and which relevant authorities to contact.
What is a food incident?
Overview of food and feed incidents, and definitions of health and safety in food and feed.
Food withdrawals and recalls
How to plan and prepare for carrying out food withdrawal and recalls in case you experience a food incident.
Food safety alerts
Overview of the different types of food alerts, how to deal with them and where to get help.
Meat safety and hygiene
Food hygiene overview for the meat production industry, including wild game and livestock policy.
Cleaning, disinfection and preventing food cross-contamination
Follow good cleaning practices to help prevent food poisoning from occurring through cross-contamination.
Food safety myths - true or false?
Food safety myths and whether they are true or false - including best before dates, rare meat and washing raw chicken.
Food safety regulations for butchers
Information and guidance on food hygiene and labelling regulations for butchers.
Food hygiene: ten top tips
Key steps to take to minimise cross-contamination of food in your business.
Handling food and fitness to work
Food handling hygiene and fitness to work in the food industry, including food-related illnesses and symptoms.