Tamworth Council hailed its first ‘Safer Food Better Business’ initiative recently held at the Phil Dix Centre a resounding success.

The event was held to help caterers and retailers comply with current legislation.  20 local businesses ranging from Marks & Spencer to a variety of restaurants, retailers and nursing homes attended. It coincided with a Central Government campaign launched by the Food Standards Agency in January entitled Good Hygiene is Good For Business.

Councillor John Garner and Craig Davies, President of the Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce opened the event.  29 attendees were given a short presentation on the Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) pack developed by the Food Standards Agency. The pack helps businesses comply with the law, train staff, protect their reputation and improve their business.

“By using the Safer Food Better Business Pack businesses are helping themselves become more aware and compliant with the legislation.  Already comments have been received how compliance with the legislation has improved their ratemyplace star rating and resulted in increased turnover”, commented Councillor Garner.

“Moving forward we intend to identify specific businesses that are struggling and roll out more of these sessions”, explained a member of the Environmental Health Team.