“If I were a business, I would digitise all


my checklists” John Barnes, Enmoore


now has access to, can identify outbreaks more readily,” says Barnes. “It provides a precise way to link what might previously have been con- sidered sporadic cases to a single source. This allows outbreaks to be detected more quickly and investigated. Although this can highlight bigger problems, overall rates of foodborne illness do not appear to be increasing.” He adds: “Food safety is not just about food poisoning. You are seeing more food safety incidents involving allergens, which has prompted changes in legislation. There is more public pressure on businesses to have food safety and allergen controls wrapped up. While FSA data does not indicate any substan- tial increase in serious food incidents, they do seem to be becoming more prominent and, of course, some can be fatal.” Certainly, as well as ensuring compliance, technology can remove human error. This is significant in busy kitchens where prob- lems can arise with missed recordings and a misunderstanding of the process through lack of training and time. “The data recorded is often incorrect or backfilled to suit the requirements of an inspection, rather than focused on provid- ing safe working processes to protect the cus-


MyHACCP guidence


MyHACCP is a free web tool that will guide you through the process of developing a food safety management system based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles. Visit: www.myhaccp.food.gov.uk


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