UKFood SafetyLegally Required
Food Waste Management Plan
Procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of food waste safely and legally.
What this document covers
All food businesses must manage waste properly to prevent pest attraction, contamination, and environmental harm. Your waste management plan covers food waste segregation, storage, collection schedules, cooking oil disposal, and waste transfer documentation.
Key sections included
- Waste segregation procedures
- Internal waste storage
- External waste storage
- Collection schedules
- Cooking oil disposal
- Waste transfer notes
- Staff responsibilities
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to keep waste transfer notes?
Yes. You must keep waste transfer notes for at least 2 years. They prove you used a licensed waste carrier.
Document details
- Legal basis
- Environmental Protection Act 1990; The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
- Enforced by
- Environmental Health / Environment Agency
- Penalty for absence
- Fixed penalty notices up to £400, or prosecution with fines up to £50,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment.
- Category
- Food Safety
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