The CIEH food policy and how it affects you
If you work within the food industry or any that deals in the manufacturing, handling or preparation of food products, you are likely to undergo food safety training at some point in your career. This sort of training is essential, as it helps you to adhere to regulations, uphold standards and protect the public from harm.
Most reputable food hygiene training courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), the charitable organisation that campaigns, advice, informs and educates on a number of safety issues.
The CIEH food policy is what informs the food safety training courses you may undertake in your career. This is why it is important to understand a little more about it.
The main objectives of the CIEH food policy are:
- To strive for continuous improvements in food hygiene and safety
- To help people make the transition to healthier diets
- To ensure equitable access to a secure, safe food supply, one that is fairly traded, nutritious and affordable
- To improve the sustainability of the food chain
The CIEH works with local and national governments on these issues, as well as with businesses and organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Precisely because of these crucial links and the authority of the CIEH as a leader in food safety issues, CIEH-accredited food safety qualifications are highly valued and much sought-after by employers.