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These updated guidelines have been reviewed, revised, and supersede those previously issued. They include information on the bacteria that cause foodborne disease and those that act as hygiene indicators, on interpretation of test results, comments on poor practices that are likely to have contributed to adverse results and suggested appropriate public health actions. These guidelines have been expanded to include information on statutory requirements such as for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) testing (38) as well as advice on sampling, transport and test selection.

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Developed by experienced food safety experts, SALSA is a robust and effective food safety certification scheme for micro and small food and drink producers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The SALSA Standard incorporates the legal requirements for UK and ROI food and drink producers, as well as the enhanced expectations of food buyers

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The scheme provides consumers with information about hygiene standards in food business establishments at the time they are inspected to check compliance with legal requirements on food hygiene. The food hygiene rating reflects the inspection findings. The basis for this is the ‘food hygiene intervention rating scheme’, as set out in the Food Law Code of Practice (England).

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