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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Updated in January 2026

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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2) isyour essential gateway to mastering crucial food handling practices. This comprehensive food hygiene and food safety online course, designed to meet all UK food safety regulations and statutory requirements, empowers you with the knowledge and skills to protect your customers and your business.

  • Understand the core principles of food hygiene and food safety, understanding the legal framework and your responsibilities under UK food safety and food hygiene laws.
  • Identify and mitigate physical contaminants, chemical hazards, and allergenic risks to ensure a safe food environment.
  • Explore the world of bacteria, viruses, and other foodborne microorganisms, understanding how they contaminate food and the importance of preventing their spread.
  • Learn about common foodborne illnesses, their symptoms, and the critical control measures needed to prevent outbreaks.
  • Master the essential practices of personal hygiene, including proper handwashing techniques, to prevent contamination.
  • Understand and apply the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, a crucial tool for identifying and controlling food safety hazards.
  • Learn the correct procedures for food storage, ensuring optimal temperature control and preventing spoilage.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by a food hygiene Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

2
sections
8
lectures
2h 10m
total

Course media

Description

The Food Safety Act 1990 forms the bedrock of food legislation in the UK, establishing the legal framework that mandates food businesses to ensure the safety of the food they produce and serve. This legislation is crucial for food business premises as it places a clear obligation on them to prevent food from being injurious to health, to ensure it is of the nature, substance, and quality demanded, and to avoid misleading descriptions.

Therefore, mandatory food hygiene and food safety training for all food staff becomes indispensable, as it equips them with the knowledge and practical skills to comply with these legal requirements. When food hygiene and food safety audits occur, adherence to the Food Safety Act 1990 and related regulations is rigorously assessed.

Demonstrating that staff have received adequate training and that robust food hygiene and food safety management systems, like HACCP, are in place is paramount. These audits ensure that food businesses are upholding their legal responsibilities, safeguarding public health, and maintaining consumer confidence.

Basic Food Hygiene and Food Safety Certificate Curriculum

Section 01: Fundamentals of Food Hygiene and Food Safety Handling

  • 1.1 Overview of Food Safety and Legal Framework
  • 1.3 Physical, Chemical, and Allergenic Risks
  • 1.4 Foodborne Microorganisms and Contamination
  • 1.5 Foodborne Illnesses and Control Measures

Section 02: Practical Aspects of Food Hygiene and Food Safety Management

  • 2.1 Personal Cleanliness
  • 2.2 HACCP Principles and Application
  • 2.3 Proper Handling of Food Storage

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals working in food preparation and service roles.
  • Managers overseeing food establishments and kitchens.
  • Food business owners seeking comprehensive safety knowledge.
  • Employees needing to meet regulatory food hygiene and food safety requirements.
  • Anyone interested in enhancing food hygiene and food safety understanding.

Career path

  • Food Safety Officer
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Catering Manager
  • Public Health Inspector
  • Food Technologist:
  • Compliance Coordinator.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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