We all expect that any food we buy, whether fresh ingredients, groceries, snacks or meals, will be safe and wholesome.
We dont expect it to be contaminated, poorly cooked or badly handled in a way that threatens our health or the health of others.

Everyone involved in food production and delivery, from manufacturers and retailers to caterers, has a moral and legal duty to know the principles and practices of food safety. The CIEH offers a comprehensive portfolio of qualifications to deliver the right knowledge to the right people at every level.

■  Food Qualifications
  • CIEH Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering      (Level 1)

    Fundamental food hygiene knowledge for involved in the food business.
  • CIEH (New) Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering      (Level 2)

    Fundamental food hygiene knowledge for all food handlers who require a nationally recognised certificate
  • CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety (Refresher)      (Level 2)

    Those with supervisory duties in a food handling environment.
  • CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Hazard Analysis Principles and Practice      (Level 3)

    For Managers and supervisors involved in establishing, running or auditing the conventional HACCP approach.
  • CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Implementing Food Safety Management Procedures      (New Level 3)

    For business owners and managers of small and medium sized catering and hospitality businesses
  • CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering      (New Level 3)

    Suitable for owners, manager’s supervisors in catering business so they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively
  • CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety      (New Level 4)

    For Senior Managers, this sector specific qualification meets industry's need for a high level qualification with external accreditation.