The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Wales is celebrating 10 years of mandatory display of food hygiene ratings and led the way as the first country in the UK to make the display of food hygiene ratings a legal requirement.
Since November 2013, businesses in Wales have been required by law to display their food hygiene rating sticker in a prominent place – such as the front door, entrance or window.
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme has delivered lasting benefits to consumers and businesses and is rightly celebrated as one of the country’s most significant public health achievements of the 21st century.
A decade on, the scheme has driven up hygiene standards in food businesses in Wales with over 96% of businesses displaying a rating of 3 or above and 71% of businesses achieving a top rating of 5. Research shows that businesses with higher ratings are less likely to be responsible for outbreaks of foodborne illness.
The scheme empowers people to make informed choices about where they buy and eat food every day. And the benefits do not stop there – the mandatory display of ratings also encourages food businesses to improve their hygiene standards. All food businesses are able to achieve the top rating of ‘5 – very good’ by doing what is required of them under food hygiene law. Remember, a good hygiene rating is good for business – offering a competitive advantage to those who receive top hygiene ratings.
For further information please select the following link: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme | Food Standards Agency