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Start a food business in Northern Ireland
What you need to know about starting a food business in Northern Ireland, including how to register and comply with food safety and allergen law.
Healthier menu choices for food businesses
Guidance to help different types of food businesses provide cost-effective, healthier food choices for customers.
How to report food fraud
Process of reporting mislabelling, substitution and other types of food fraud to the Food Standards Agency.
Artificial intelligence in business
Discover what artificial intelligence is, the possible applications of AI in business, and their benefits to your business.
Risks and limitations of artificial intelligence in business
Find out about the risks of artificial intelligence for your business, and possible limitations of these new technologies
How are businesses using artificial intelligence?
How to use artificial intelligence to improve your business performance, operational management, marketing and customer services, or simply seize new business opportunities
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Artificial intelligence refers to machines capable of intelligent behaviour - here's the definition, the difference between weak and strong AI, and how they are used in business
Product life cycle
Key stages of product life cycle, and how you can use this information to increase profits and generate sales.
Product life cycle - key stages
Understand the sequence of stages your product goes through in a typical product life cycle.
Product life cycle strategies
Key strategies to consider throughout the different product life cycle stages, and how to make the most of each stage.
Food crime
Understand the different types of food crime including theft, adulteration and document fraud, and how to report a food crime confidentially.
Food law and enforcement
An introduction for food business operators to food law and food hygiene laws, and how they are enforced.
Food hygiene rating: appeals, replies and re-inspections
How to reply to and appeal your food hygiene rating, and request a re-visit inspection from a food safety officer.
Displaying and promoting your food hygiene rating
All food businesses in Northern Ireland must follow the rules on displaying their food hygiene rating.
Overview of food regulation and legislation
An overview of the laws, regulations, codes of practice and guidance for running a food business.
Food law enforcement agencies
How central government enforcement agencies work with local councils to enforce food laws and regulations.
Food Law Code of Practice
How food law codes of practice regulate the way local councils apply food legislation.
Food hygiene legislation
An outline of the food hygiene regulations that apply to all food businesses throughout the whole food chain.
Enforcement of food laws
The Framework Agreement outlines the remit of the Food Standards Agency to supervise and monitor local authority enforcement.
Food and feed hygiene for farmers and growers
Guidance for farmers and growers on hygiene, and food and feed health and safety legislation.