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Old 09-07-2013, 20:23
Andy Birkenhead
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I am a hobby baker, but a local cake shop has expressed a great interest in my cakes.
However, the shop owner asked me if I have got a Food Hygiene certificate.
I have got two, but they are dated 2004.
How do I go about getting an up to date certificate ?
Are there different categories ?
How much do they cost ?
Are there any free, online courses where I can get one ?
The certificates I have are
Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety In The Workplace.
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Old 09-07-2013, 20:48
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£15 apparently?

http://www.food-hygiene-certificate....iene-quiz.aspx

http://basicfoodhygienecertificate.c...rtificate.html
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Old 09-07-2013, 21:15
Andy Birkenhead
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But which is the OFFICIAL certificate which will be accepted ?
I don't want a Mickey Mouse one that isn't worth the paper it's printed on or isn't recognised !
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Old 09-07-2013, 21:29
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Ask the cake shop what they're prepared to accept.
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Old 09-07-2013, 22:03
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This has the info you need: http://www.food.gov.uk/business-indu.../#.Udx6kPk3uSo

"In the UK food handlers do not have to hold a food hygiene certificate to prepare or sell food,although many food businesses will prefer that they do. The necessary skills may be obtained through on-the-job training, self-study or relevant prior experience."
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Old 04-08-2013, 16:51
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Although a food hygiene certificate is not required by the food handler a supervisor or someone working in conjunction with food hanhlers MUST by law have a Food hygene certiicate. The environmental health inspector will insist when visiting the premises the food is prepared on the the certificate holder is present during a advisory visit, I have been a Head Chef for over 35 years and hold a leval 3 certificate it is advisable to update certificates every 4 years. Not sure what the Eho's policy on food cooked in home premises as the tend to like traceability of ingredients and recorded storage procedures to be safe I would cotact them via your local council. .good luck with the venture.
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Old 05-08-2013, 06:44
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Yea, just contact the council. They are free. They will visit you and check where you prepare food. Will also check your colourings and stuff. Got 5 stars here.
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