Useful links: Food businesses

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.

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.

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
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

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