UK catering businesses must adhere to a series of legal requirements in order to trade. Failing to do so could have significant consequences for the public, and for you. It's critical that you comply.
Find out what you need to do to operate your food business legally > Click here and learn how to get legal
NCASS members receive legal back-up from The Royal Borough of Greenwich > Find out about our partnership
It might feel like you’re dealing with a minefield when it comes to complying with catering law. But when you’re an NCASS member, your worries and fears will meet relief and calm. We’ll guide you and give you everything you need – due diligence documentation, risk assessments, policies, training, contracts and more. Bid your stresses farewell and enjoy more me-time.
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Find out what to expect when an EHO visits, use effective inspection checklists to prepare for your next inspection, learn ways to display your rating and find out why it's so important that you do so. > Visit the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Hub
NCASS members agree to work to these high standards; so should all UK mobile caterers! > Learn how to trade to best practice here
Find out everything you need to know and use free toolkits to trade legally under allergen law > Visit The Allergen Hub
Learn everything you need to know to make sure your business is trading safely and legally, with all the right risk assessments in place. The NCASS online HACCP system will make a huge difference to your business. > Visit The Risk Assessment Hub
Rules and regulations can be tricky. Use our legal guidelines to decipher them.
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Mobile catering law matters. Compliance minimizes risk to your customers, to your staff, to you and to your business. With more than 30 years of experience under our belt, NCASS wants to help you run your food business legally. Trade legally and you’re in the best position to trade safely. All the information, tools, training and legislation updates you need to trade legally are waiting for you in your NCASS membership package. We go the extra mile on your behalf, so you can trade legally as you concentrate on the thing you love: cooking delicious food.
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