Useful links
General
Food Standards
Agency (FSA)
This is an independent Government department set up to protect
the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
They can give information and advice on food safety and
hygiene, food safety legislation, prevention of food poisoning and
food law enforcement.
Tel: 0845 606 0667
Food and drink manufacturers and retailers
Department of
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Information on marketing, importing/exporting, milk
(related), eggs and poultry, and beef products, sponsorship,
technology and research; grants and funding; and
sustainability.
Draft Food
Industry Sustainability Strategy (Defra)
This strategy builds upon the sustainability strategies
already developed by the Food and Drink Federation and the British
Retail Consortium, and covers all food and drink sectors beyond the
farm gate. The priorities set out in the draft reflect the
consensus of the stakeholder group. A range of key performance
indicators is also proposed.
Food allergen information for caterers (word)
This document has been compiled to provide caterers and
others in the food industry (operating in Ealing) with information
regarding food allergies and intolerances. It presents an overview
of the types of foods that some individuals are allergic or
intolerant to, and suggests substitutes for those foods in meal
preparation.
Food portion size guidelines for caterers
(word)
Information on food portion guidelines.
Organic certification for businesses
Information on: registering products/businesses as
organic; and, how to make your business/product organic.
Soil
Association
Information on organic certification.
Organic
Farmers and Growers
Information for licensees, prospective licensees and anyone
interested in learning more about organics.
Department
of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Approved organic UK certification bodies.
Fairtrade certified products
How to become a registered
Fairtrade
Licensee and be able to use the FAIRTRADE Mark on
products. Sourcing and using Fairtrade certified products in
catering products.
Local business networks
Ealing
Centre Partnership
The focus of this partnership is to bring together
stakeholders and facilitate a proactive approach to town centre
management from day-to-day operations to specific projects and
inward investment.
Heathrow
City Partnership
Joined up action to develop skills, business opportunities
and enterprise.
Park Royal
Partnership
This partnership is a company committed to the
promotion and redevelopment of Park Royal.
West London
Business
A network with business information, networking
events, a strong lobbying and representation profile and a
membership with businesses from across the sub-region.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CSR.gov.uk
Information on the government's vision for businesses and
corporate social responsibility.
Business In
The Community
Business in the Community is a membership of UK companies
who commit to action and continual improvement of their
company's impact on society.
Mallenbaker.net (Mallenbaker
website)
News and resources on corporate social responsibility.
Sustain
website
Find out about food news across London.
Environmental management and environmental performance improvement
British
Standards institute
Information on ISO 14001 environmental management
systems.
Environmental Data
Services
Environmental news and services.
Edie
Environmental news and jobs.
Envirowise
Businesses free advice for UK Businesses on managing their
environmental impacts.
Environment
Agency
UK environmental advice agency and regulatory body.
Groundwork
West London
Groundwork West London offer environmental advice, training
and support to businesses of any size in West London
Trend
Trend stands for the resource efficiency network and
discussion. Organisations joining trend can access a range of
business support. Membership to the trend network is free for
qualifying businesses.
Performance management - quality systems
British
Standards Institute
ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems: Information on a
management system designed to improve business performance and/or
product/service quality.
Health and safety management systems
British
Standards Institute
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety System:
Information on a management system designed to improve businesses'
health and safety management and performance.
Farmers
Department of
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Information on farming policy, working in
farming, farming and the environment
and grants.