UK Hospitality Regulations
Plain-English guides to the laws and regulations that affect UK food and hospitality businesses. Understand your obligations, avoid penalties, and stay compliant.
Food Safety
Food Safety Act 1990
The foundational UK food safety legislation
Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006
Implements EU food hygiene requirements in England
Food Information Regulations 2014
Allergen labelling and food information requirements
Natashas Law (Food Information Amendment 2019)
Full ingredient labelling for prepacked for direct sale food
General Food Regulations 2004
General food safety and traceability requirements
Food Standards Act 1999
Established the Food Standards Agency
Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995
Legal temperature requirements for food storage and service
Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on Food Hygiene
The legal basis for HACCP in the UK
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)
Food hygiene ratings from 0 to 5 for food businesses
Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2022
Calorie display requirements for large food businesses
Health & Safety
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The primary health and safety legislation in the UK
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Standards for the physical working environment
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Waste management and statutory nuisance legislation
Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025
The duty on qualifying premises and events to reduce vulnerability to terrorist attack
Chemical Safety
Licensing
Licensing Act 2003
Alcohol and entertainment licensing for premises in England and Wales
Licensing Act 2003
The framework for premises licensing, alcohol sales, and regulated entertainment in England and Wales
Private Security Industry Act 2001
The Act that licenses door supervisors, security guards, and the SIA
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