Hygiene in Focus
| The Society has published an easy-to-use and easy-to-read reference manual that puts information relating to a host of hygiene topics within easy reach of everyone. The manual has been collated into eight specific categories within a handy, loose-leaf binder that allows for new topics or updates as and when required. The areas covered are: | ![]() |
| Sections | Topics |
| CLEANING | Effective Cleaning and Disinfection |
| Cleaning Schedules | |
| FOOD MICROBIOLOGY | Low Temperature Pathogens |
| LEGISLATION | The Due Diligence Defence in Food Law |
| The Powers of the Environmental Health Officer | |
| An Introduction to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994) | |
| Successfully Defending Food Prosecutions | |
| PERSONAL | Induction Training - The Hygiene Element |
| HYGIENE/TRAINING | Protective Clothing for the Food Industry |
| Hygiene and the Engineer | |
| Hygiene Guidance for Contractors' Employees | |
| HIV/Aids and the Food Industry | |
| PEST CONTROL | Preventive Pest Control |
| Rodent Control | |
| Insect Control | |
| PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT | Barrier Hygiene |
| Hygiene in the Retail Trade | |
| Waste Disposal | |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT | An Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points |
| HACCP Validation and Verification | |
| The Technical Audit | |
| Supplier Approval and Performance Monitoring | |
| GENERAL | A Guide for Speakers |
How to Obtain a Copy of the Binder
The reference binder is provided to Society members as part of their membership package. If you wish to join the Society, please visit the membership page.
Non-members of the Society can purchase the reference binder for £52.50, which includes postage and packing and any updates for a year to UK addresses. To obtain a copy of this binder, please follow one of the following options:
- Download, print and complete the publications order form availalbe from the downloads section. Then send with a cheque made payable to The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology or supply credit card details.
- Overseas orders only: Fax the order form to +44 (0)1827 872500 or email your order to admin@sofht.co.uk and you will be advised the cost. Payment can then be made by credit card or in Sterling by cheque or telegraphic transfer.

