Food Safety Atlas

Labels, date marks and shelf life

StepFood handlerPerson in chargeFood safety supervisorAccountable managerVerifierProgramme owner
1. Decide which food needs a label
2. List what the label must say
3. Declare allergens by the required name
4. Use the date mark the law allows
5. Set the shelf life for this food
6. Validate it, then keep checking
7. Date food once it's opened or prepared
8. Never change a date

One person often holds several roles in a small business. Verifying is best done by someone who didn't do the work.