How long does it take?

About 45 to 60 minutes, in 5 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance (in Ireland the course is called HACCP Level 1: Food Safety Induction). You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 20-question final test (14 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

Food Hygiene Level 1: Introduction to Food Safety

Name: Food Hygiene Level 1 (HACCP Level 1)
Price: 9.60 GBP

An induction for new staff: hand washing, illness, safe temperatures, cleaning and the 14 allergens.

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Hands being washed with soap at a sink — Photo: Sean Horsburgh on Unsplash

About 45 to 60 minutes
5 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 20 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

New kitchen, bar, front-of-house and care staff who handle food only now and then, or are just starting.

The 5 modules

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01
Food safety and you
Every person who works with food in the UK has a part to play in keeping customers safe.
02
Personal hygiene and illness
You carry bacteria on your hands, skin, hair, nose and mouth. Good habits stop them reaching food.
03
Keeping food safe
Food can be contaminated by bacteria, chemicals, objects and allergens.
04
Cleaning, waste and pests
A clean workplace gives bacteria and pests nowhere to live.
05
Allergens: the basics
A tiny amount of an allergen can cause a serious reaction. Getting it wrong can kill.

Course content based on the Food Safety Act 1990, the food hygiene regulations of the four UK nations and guidance from the Food Standards Agency.

The final test

20 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 14 correct answers (70%)
30 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 5 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Food Hygiene Level 1 (HACCP Level 1)

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 5 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Food Hygiene Level 1 (HACCP Level 1) course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about food hygiene Level 1

Who is this course for?: New kitchen, bar, front-of-house and care staff who handle food only now and then, or are just starting.
How long does it take?: About 45 to 60 minutes, in 5 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance (in Ireland the course is called HACCP Level 1: Food Safety Induction). You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 20-question final test (14 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.