Food safety information websites

Further information can be obtained from the following websites.

Legislation - Provides full text of Acts of Parliament from 1988, plus access to Inforoute, the Government's Information Asset Register.

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - DEFRA works for the essentials of life - water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants.

Trading Standards Institute - A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK. Provides information for businesses and consumers.

HM Revenue and Customs - Provides information and advice for the public and for businesses.

Department for Business Innovation and Skills - Working with businesses, employees and consumers to drive up UK productivity and competitiveness to deliver prosperity for all.

Food Standards Agency - An independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

Main European Hygiene Law - The main hygiene law, EU Regulation 852/2004, applies throughout the European Union.