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IF I MOVE PREMISES CAN I TAKE SFBB WITH ME?

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In general terms, SFBB is adaptable for all small catering businesses and moving premises should not be a problem, provided of course, that it is implemented in that business.  If you have had the training, you should be able to implement it in your new premises however, there are likely to be some changes needed which reflect any different or varying activities and also the records of staff training.
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WHY HAS SFBB BEEN DEVELOPED?

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It has been recognised that small businesses need help and support to comply with new laws. There are some 900,000 cases of food poisoning each year resulting in several hundred deaths. This costs £1.5 billion to the UK economy and reducing the level of food poisoning is a key part of the Food Standard Agency’s strategy.
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IS SFBB COMPLICATED?

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No, it is a flexible jargon free and practical approach to setting out a food safety management system and relies upon safe method sheets relating to the critical areas of catering i.e. cross contamination, cleaning, chilling, cooking and food management and also provides a diary so that records can be kept.
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IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO SFBB?

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The law doesn’t stipulate SFBB as the standard but this tool kit has been developed for small caterers in mind. There are other systems available based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system which will meet the law, but SFBB is the simple preferred operation for small caterers and that is why the South Hams and Teignbridge Councils jointly embraced this initiative.
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What is a premises?

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In general, a premises is a location where livestock and/or poultry are raised, held, or boarded. Examples would include farms, ranches, markets, exhibitions, and slaughtering facilities. NAIS is a voluntary program at the Federal level. You are not required by USDA to register your premises. Individual States may choose to keep premises registration voluntary or not, based on local needs.
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HOW DO I GET HOLD OF A SFBB TOOL KIT?

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Unless you are attending a training course where the materials will be provided, you can download the information from the Food Standard Agency (FSA) website, or telephone: 0845 606 0667
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You can download the information from the Food Standard Agency (FSA) website, or telephone: 020 7276 8000.
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IS HELP OR TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CATERERS ABOUT SFBB?

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All small catering businesses in the South Hams and Teignbridge districts have been contacted and invited on to free training sessions This was part of a partnership project funded by the Food Standards Agency. Unfortunately the funding training part of the project has now come to an end this means that training is no longer available by South Hams and Teignbridge Councils
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T IMPLEMENT SFBB?

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Firstly, the law requires you to have a food safety management system in place. It doesn’t require SFBB as such, but it does require something. SFBB has been developed for small caterers in mind to help them meet the law. Secondly, as with any other law, you will need to comply with it. Failure to do so is an offence and there are enforcement options for the Council to take if you do not meet the law. These options include the service of legal notices requiring compliance or prosecution.
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IF I SIGN UP TO SFBB, DO I HAVE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO MEET THE NEW REGULATIONS?

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SFBB is a toolkit for small catering businesses which assists them in meeting the new legal requirement to have a food safety management in place. Once you have embraced the toolkit and adapted it to your business you will need to maintain and review it. In the regulations there is also a further requirement for the training of staff in the food safety management system.
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WILL SFBB MEAN MORE HARD WORK FOR BUSINESSES?

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Other than the initial implementation which should take a few hours, it is estimated that on a daily basis any records will take only about 1 minute to complete.
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What is premises registration?

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Premises registration is an effort to establish a complete record of all locations in the United States where livestock and/or poultry are raised, held, or boarded. If you choose to register your premises, the basic contact information you provide ensures that you will be notified quickly when a disease event might put your premises and your animals at risk.
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Why should I register my premises?

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In an animal health emergency, no one can help you protect your animals if they don't know you are there. The basic contact information provided during premises registration opens the lines of communication between producers and animal health officials. Registering your premises means that you will be alerted quickly when there is a potential disease threat to your animals. You then have the information and assistance you need to take action and protect your animals and your investment.
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How long do I have to leave the premises?

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Because we use low toxicity chemicals, you can usually stay home or on your property during the treatment. Flea and spider treatments require that you leave for two to three hours. Roaches, bed bugs, ants, mice, termites, and just about everything else can be taken care of while you're present.
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Are the parents on the premises?

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The mother of the pups is, of course, but we usually breed to "outside" stud dogs with wonderful titles and accomplishments, to improve our lines.
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What if someone is injured on our premises?

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Ask the person if he/she needs assistance. Contact the University police. Fill out the General Liability Accident Form. You can obtain this form by clicking on the following link http://www.massachusetts.edu/treasurer/insuranceclaims.html. You should never make a statement regarding liability or payment of bills. The University does not have an "accident" policy. Our General Liability Policy covers injury and property damage we may cause to others.
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Are you an on premises or off premises club?

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I guess you can say that we are a Semi-on premises club. Most of the activity that occurs on the premises can be described as heavy flirting, couples playing around without getting to serious.
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WHY ARE LOCAL COUNCILS WORKING TOGETHER ON THIS SFBB INITIATIVE ?

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Several Devon Councils have successfully worked jointly on other projects and local authorities have been encouraged by the Food Standard Agency to deliver SFBB on a partnership basis. This allows greater flexibility and efficiency in introducing SFBB into our local small caterers.
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