Food Hygiene is defined as: "The measures and conditions necessary to control hazards and ensure the suitability for human consumption of a food product taking into account the intended use of the product".
The European Union aims to ensure food hygiene at all stages of the production process, from farms to the final consumer.
The main objective is to ensure public health through hygienic practices throughout the food chain.
General Hygiene Plans or HACCP according to Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of April 29, 2004.
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of April 29, 2004.
Adapted and updated to the company, according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 25, 2011 on food information provided to consumers.
In accordance with Decree 158/2016, of October 4, which modifies Decree 61/2012, of March 13, regulating the procedure for sanitary authorization and prior communication of the start of activity of food companies and establishments, creating the Sanitary Registry of Food Companies and Establishments of Andalusia.
Of December 9, which regulates and makes more flexible certain conditions for the application of European Union provisions regarding hygiene in the production and marketing of food products.
This decree seeks to adapt European regulations to the reality of the Spanish food sector.
Activities excluded from its scope of application are regulated.
Of December 13, which regulates certain hygiene requirements for the production and marketing of food products in retail establishments.
This decree specifically focuses on retail establishments, adapting the regulations to their operational reality.
It seeks to ensure that even small businesses comply with adequate standards of hygiene and food safety.
Infractions are classified as minor, serious and very serious, resulting in the following sanctions:
* May exceed this amount up to five times the value of the products or services subject to the infraction.
According to Law 14/1986, of April 25, General Health Law.