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Receive clear, practical legal support from our expert food safety solicitors and food hygiene solicitors to help businesses navigate complex food safety and hygiene regulations.

The food industry is subject to some of the strictest legal standards to ensure public health and consumer safety. Whether you run a small café, a large food manufacturing company, or a wholesale business, compliance with the Food Safety Act and related regulations is essential.

Failure to meet these legal requirements can lead to serious consequences, including fines, enforcement actions, operational restrictions, and even criminal charges.

Discuss your food safety and food hygiene compliance with us today

Why Food Safety And Food Hygiene Compliance Matters

Food safety and hygiene regulations ensure that businesses maintain high standards, reducing the risk of contamination, illness outbreaks, and regulatory penalties. Recent updates to sentencing guidelines have increased the financial and legal risks for businesses, making food safety and hygiene compliance more critical than ever.

Non-compliance can result in:

Allegations of breaching food hygiene compliance and safety standards
Hygiene Prohibition Orders or Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices
Investigations by environmental health officers (EHOs) or trading standards
Hygiene Improvement Notices and enforcement actions
Criminal charges or corporate manslaughter allegations

Large businesses may face fines reaching millions of pounds, while individuals could receive custodial sentences. Early legal intervention is key to protecting your business and reputation.

How Our Food Safety And Food Hygiene Solicitors Can Help

Our legal team specialises in food safety compliance and food hygiene compliance, providing support at every stage, from proactive risk management to defending against allegations.

Our services include:

Pre-investigation advice: Assisting with food safety inspections and ensuring regulatory compliance
PACE interviews representation: Protecting your interests during interviews under caution
Challenging enforcement notices: Appealing against Hygiene Improvement Notices & Prohibition Orders
Defending against allegations: Building a strong legal defence to safeguard your business
Ongoing compliance support: Ensuring your business meets UK food hygiene regulations

We take a practical, results-driven approach, helping businesses address food safety challenges efficiently while minimising legal risks.

Tailored Legal Support For Your Business

Food safety laws can be difficult to navigate, particularly for businesses unfamiliar with the regulations. Our food safety solicitors and food hygiene solicitors simplify these legal requirements, offering clear, actionable advice and developing strategies that mitigate risk and ensure compliance, allowing you to focus on running your business.

Whenever possible, we seek to resolve food hygiene compliance matters through negotiation and early intervention, avoiding prosecution. However, if formal legal action is required, our food hygiene solicitors are prepared to provide robust representation to protect your business interests.

Comply with Food Safety And Hygiene Regulations

If you are facing food hygiene investigations, enforcement action, or need guidance on food safety compliance, we can help protect your business. Simply fill out our form and our solicitors will get back to you.

FAQs

What Should I Do If My Business Is Being Investigated For Food Safety Or Hygiene Violations?

If your business is under investigation, our expert food safety solicitors are here to help. We will quickly assess your situation, guide you through the investigation process, and provide clear, practical legal support to protect your business.

What Are The Consequences Of Failing To Comply With Food Safety And Hygiene Regulations?

Failing to comply with food safety and hygiene regulations can lead to serious consequences, including fines, Hygiene Prohibition Orders, Hygiene Improvement Notices, and even criminal charges. Our food safety solicitors and food hygiene solicitors work to minimise these risks by providing proactive advice and strategic representation to safeguard your business.

What Is A Hygiene Prohibition Order Or Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice?

A Hygiene Prohibition Order or Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice is a legal order that mandates a business to stop operating certain activities or close down temporarily until hygiene or safety issues are rectified. These orders are serious and can disrupt business operations, so it’s essential to seek legal advice immediately. Our legal team can help you challenge these orders, advise you on compliance strategies, and work to minimise any disruption to your operations.

What Is PACE, And How Does It Affect Food Safety Investigations?

PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) governs interviews under caution during food safety investigations. If your business is subject to a PACE interview, our food safety solicitors will provide expert representation to ensure your rights are protected and guide you through the interview process, minimising potential legal exposure.

Can My Business Be Fined Or Face Criminal Charges For Food Hygiene Violations?

Yes, businesses found in violation of food hygiene regulations can face hefty fines, and in some cases, criminal charges. Our food safety solicitors are here to help protect your business from these severe consequences by providing expert legal representation and advice at every stage of the process.