Protect your people, customers and reputation with health and food safety management systems that are compliant, sustainable and allow you to be creative in the kitchen.
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For individuals with food allergies, consuming or even handling a mislabeled or contaminated product can be life-threatening. Ensuring clear, accurate labelling and contamination control is vital to their safety.
Food Protect can assist your business by:
We design allergen management systems that are fully compliant and tailored to your business and customer needs.
The client, a small food manufacturer, was due to introduce a new product line that contained nuts into an otherwise nut-free production environment. They needed support to ensure that their production line and product complied with food allergen legal requirements.
1. Gap Analysis
We assessed allergen risks from supplier intake to dispatch, identifying gaps in segregation, labelling and staff awareness. Key issues included inconsistent supplier data, cross-contact risks in production, and unclear product labelling. The review covered documentation, physical layout, workflows and training needs.
2. Systems Update
We implemented updated allergen controls, including revised supplier checks and segregated storage and prep areas. Processes were introduced for dedicated equipment, segregation during production, enhanced cleaning and accurate allergen labelling.
3. Site-Specific Training
Our consultants delivered training on segregation, cross-contact prevention and accurate customer communication.
We supported the client in transforming their allergen controls from intake to dispatch. The introduction of robust segregation and handling procedures minimised the risk of allergen cross-contact. Accurate, legally compliant labelling ensured clear communication of allergen information to consumers. Tailored training empowered staff with the knowledge to manage allergens confidently and correctly. Supplier checks were strengthened to guarantee consistency in allergen declarations. Cleaning protocols were enhanced to safely manage changeovers involving nut ingredients, which enabled the safe introduction of a nut-containing product on a previously nut-free site.
Achieve and maintain full compliance with all relevant UK and EU food safety legislation.
Create best practice risk assessment processes and safe systems of work that meet legal requirements.
Maintain your safety standards using our independent and comprehensive audits.
Get reliable health and food safety advice and support when you need it.