Food safety and hygiene is perhaps the most emotive area of regulation, due to its subject nature and the monumental commercial and reputational consequences when things go wrong. It’s also one of the most highly regulated markets.

Whether you operate in food retail, hospitality, food supply or food manufacturing, the raft of complex legislation that applies to your business is ever changing and means that new developments, no matter how closely watched, can be easily missed.

We understand the complexities of the legal regulatory issues faced by businesses operating throughout the supply chain, from producers and manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, retailers and hospitality businesses. We have experience and can advise across the full range of regulatory issues, including:

· Undercooked and un-fit food products

· Outbreaks of major infection and poisoning

· Product labelling and date coding

· Food contamination

· Cleanliness and hygiene

· Pest control and infestation

· Nuisance, especially noise, vibration and odour

As with all areas of regulation we can assist and advise you in respect of statutory inspections and when enforcement notices are served, requests for statements and interviews under caution, negotiations with the regulator and ultimately, criminal defence and preparation for proceedings.

Additionally, we can provide advice on compliance regimes, due diligence and audit, regulatory initiatives such as scores on the doors and the impact of forthcoming legislative changes.