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Food you can trust
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Our fundamental mission is food you can trust. By this, we mean that people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is, and food is healthier and more sustainable.
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### News
[Derry City and Strabane District Council Implements Nutritional Standards in Vending at Foyle Arena](/news-alerts/news/derry-city-and-strabane-district-council-implements-nutritional-standards-in-vending-at-foyle-arena)
21 March 2025
### Allergy alert
[Goodies Food Mediterranean recalls AL Burj Halva products because of undeclared sesame](/news-alerts/alert/fsa-aa-14-2025)
20 March 2025
### Food alert
[Rude Health Foods Ltd recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects](/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-13-2025)
20 March 2025
### Food alert
[Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because it may contain pieces of plastic](/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-12-2025)
19 March 2025
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Food business registration
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When you start a new food business, or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You should do this at least 28 days before you start trading. We have more information on how to register a food business, including who needs to register, taking over an existing food business, and how to update your business details.
[Register a food business](/business-guidance/getting-ready-to-start-your-food-business)
Food hygiene ratings
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Food hygiene ratings help you choose where to eat out or shop for food by telling you how seriously the business takes their food hygiene standards.
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Food allergy and intolerance training
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Food business operators must make sure that staff receive training on managing allergens effectively. We have free online food safety courses available to help you and your business comply with food hygiene and food standards.
[Online food safety training](/business-guidance/online-food-safety-training)
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