Food Safety Management System
Comprehensive food safety management procedures covering your entire operation.
What this document covers
Your Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is the overarching framework that includes your HACCP plan, standard operating procedures, staff training records, and monitoring schedules. It demonstrates to Environmental Health that you have a systematic approach to food safety across every aspect of your operation.
Key sections included
- Management commitment
- HACCP procedures
- Prerequisite programmes
- Staff training plan
- Monitoring schedules
- Non-conformance procedures
- Document control
Frequently asked questions
Is this different from a HACCP plan?
Yes — the FSMS is the bigger picture. Your HACCP plan sits within it, alongside cleaning schedules, training records, and other procedures.
Can I use Safer Food Better Business instead?
SFBB is a simplified FSMS designed by the FSA. It's suitable for small food businesses but larger restaurants often need a more detailed system.
Document details
- Legal basis
- Food Safety Act 1990; EC Regulation 852/2004
- Enforced by
- Environmental Health
- Penalty for absence
- Improvement notice or prosecution under the Food Safety Act 1990. Low food hygiene rating.
- Category
- Food Safety
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