How long does a hygiene certificate last for?

Successful completion of a course (Level 1 or 2) will result in a qualification, which is valid for three years, accepted by Environmental Health Officers throughout the UK making it possible for you to legally work in the UK catering industry.

The certificates are recognised throughout the UK and Europe as being specifically written courses for the mobile catering industry as well as fixed site catering such as sandwich bars, takeaways and restaurants.

Under food hygiene law in the UK food handlers must receive adequate supervision, instruction and / or training in food hygiene for the work they do. The training requirement applies to all food businesses and the proprietor of each business is responsible for ensuring that their business complies with the law. Before they start any work involving the handling of food, staff should receive induction training in the workplace to make them aware of food hygiene issues. Staff will also need further instruction suited to the type of work they do.