Anyone working in an environment where food is prepared, cooked, or handled should take the course, including kitchen staff, waiters, and food manufacturers.

The course includes food safety laws, food contamination prevention, personal hygiene, food storage, pest control, and HACCP principles.

Yes, the food safety course is accredited and meets UK/EU legal requirements for food handlers. It is has also been approved by an Environmental Health Officer.

Typically, the course can be completed within 1 to 3 hours, but it is self-paced, so you can take as long as you need.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate that can be downloaded and printed for your records.

Our food safety training has been audited and endorsed by an environmental health officer EHO

Yes, when you enroll your staff in the food safety course, you gain access to a Learning Management System (LMS). This platform includes detailed tracking of course progress and completion for each staff member. Additionally, you have access to their certificates and can easily generate reports for audit and compliance purposes. These reports can also be exported as needed, providing a comprehensive overview of your team's food safety training progress and accomplishments.

Most food hygiene certificates are valid for three years from the date of completion. However, employers and local authorities often recommend renewing your training every three years or sooner to stay up to date with current regulations and best practices. If you’re applying for a new role or managing a team, renewing your certificate shows your commitment to safe and compliant food handling.

Not necessarily. You can usually start at the level that best matches your role and responsibilities.

• Level 1 is ideal for those with minimal food contact (like front-of-house staff).
• Level 2 suits food handlers who prepare or serve food.
• Level 3 is designed for supervisors and managers overseeing food safety.

If you’re unsure, starting at Level 2 is the most common choice for food handlers.

Yes, if you’re handling or preparing any food or drink, including tea and coffee, you must understand basic food hygiene. Even small operations, like cafés, coffee stalls, or home-based catering, require trained staff to follow hygiene standards and protect customers from foodborne risks. Our online food safety course is the simplest way to meet these requirements and gain confidence in safe practices.

Everyone involved in handling food shares responsibility, from kitchen staff to managers. However, employers must ensure all staff receive appropriate food hygiene training for their role.

Yes. Our online courses are fully accredited and widely accepted by employers, local authorities, and environmental health officers.