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Access to technical information
Information for members will be readily available through a variety of means, including:
- SOFHT hygiene in focus manual – Coming soon on CD-Rom for extra efficiency
- SOFHT focus magazine – our own magazine which includes adverts, articles and advice and has a new face with new publishers for 2007
- News and views newsletter
- Monthly legal bulletins, both emailed and posted on the web
- Technical helpline via telephone or email
- Members area on the website
- Our events – of which we hold a minimum of 5 a year
Discounts from other organisations
By joining the Society as a company member, you will receive not only technical and commercial benefits but also discounts from various other companies, as stated below:
| Company |
Discount |
Email |
Link |
| Bodycote LawLabs |
60 min free legal advice and 50% on LAWCRED |
Jerry.houseago@bodycote.com |
www.lawlabs.com |
| Bodycote LawLabs are the UK's leading provider of Trading Standards, Food Safety and “Due Diligence” Advice. Bodycote LawLabs are offering one extra free hour of advice on Membership Packages and a 50% discount on LAWCRED, a unique audit that simulates an Enforcement Challenge on a real product . |
| Cert ID Europe Ltd |
10% |
kirsty.chadwick@cert-id.eu |
www.cert-id.eu |
| Cert ID Europe Ltd is UKAS accredited to carry out certification against the BRC Global Standard - Food. If you are a SOFHT member ask for your 10% discount. |
| Eclipse Scientific |
Preferential rates, to be arranged independently |
enquiries@esglabs.co.uk |
www.eclipsescientific.co.uk |
| Eclipse is offering preferential rates to SOFHT members for all services. Working from ISO 17025 UKAS / INAB accredited laboratories across UK and Ireland, Eclipse provides a “one stop shop” approach comprising a comprehensive range of Microbiological and Analytical testing services, together with Technical and Legal consultancy. |
| Food Manufacture |
10% |
Rick.Pendrous@william-reed.co.uk |
www.foodmanufacture.co.uk |
| 10% for all SOFHT Company members on advertising in Food Manufacture publication, includes recruitment |
| Highfield.co.uk |
10% |
sales@highfield.co.uk |
www.highfield.co.uk |
| Highfield.co.uk is the UK's leading supplier of food safety and health and safety training materials and training. Products include books, DVD's, interactive training packs, e-learning, posters and notices. Customers include Marks and Spencer, McDonalds, Little Chef and Moto. |
| The Humber Institute of Food & Fisheries (HIFF) |
Preferential rates, to be arranged independently |
thompsonm@grimsby.ac.uk |
www.grimsby.ac.uk/hiff |
| The Humber Institute of Food & Fisheries (HIFF), a Division of Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education, was established because of a very real demand for expert training and consultancy within the food and fishing sectors. A team of nationally and internationally recognised personnel currently works to provide companies with first class assistance and advice. Through its own resources and those of its partners, the Institute's consultants can advise companies on the most up-to-date practices and legal requirements within the sector and offers consultancy services over a wide range of disciplines. |
| International Food Hygiene |
25% |
db@positiveaction.co.uk |
www.positiveaction.info |
| 25% for all SOFHT Company members on advertising in International Food Hygiene publication |
| JLA Ltd |
12.50% |
info@jla.com |
www.otex.co.uk |
| JLA is the UK's leading commercial laundry equipment and hygiene specialist, and has recently developed the revolutionary OTEX validated ozone disinfection system which eliminates the risk of cross contamination in on-premise laundries, significantly cuts utility costs and reduces carbon footprints |
| Johnsons Apparelmaster |
15% |
gemmamccourt@jsg.com |
www.jamstore.co.uk/sofht |
New customers can gain 15% OFF rental agreements on food industry garments/workwear, by calling 0800 592 254 and quoting SOFHT, an appointment will then be made with one of our Sales Consultants. The rental agreement includes garment sourcing, design and measuring, badging, regular collection, laundering, and delivery back to your premises plus much more. Please note this offer is open to new Johnsons Apparelmaster customers only
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| PSI |
10% |
ian@psi-advantage.com |
www.psi-advantage.com |
PSI offers assistance to AgriFood businesses from a team of consultants with a wide range of skills.
External audits and pre-audit support for BRC, Ethical standards, IFS, and BOPP, Global GAP. Technical and product assistance for produce, prepared produce, flowers, confectionary, drinks, chilled convenience, canned, grocery, non-food producers and retailers. Specialist training of staff, and the development of management systems for food safety and quality assurance standards. |
| RSSL |
10% |
food.training@rssl.com |
www.rssl.com |
| RSSL provides analytical services, product development and training courses for the food industries. Training courses include food safety & hygiene, auditing skills, HACCP and general technical support. Bespoke in-house training courses also available. 10% discount on training courses providing the promotional code of SFTAJN is quoted on the booking form. This discount can not be used with any other special offer. |
| SPEC-TECS |
10% |
info@spec-tecs.co.uk |
www.spec-tecs.co.uk |
The UK's only dedicated support service for the preparation and writing of UK Retailer and Raw Material Supplier, Food and Drink Product Specifications. Our team of expert spec writers has an extensive knowledge and experience of writing Retail Own Brand Product Specifications and HACCP documentation for Food and Drink products. |
| Suncombe |
10% |
d.adams@suncombe.com |
www.suncombe.com |
| Suncombe have been designing and manufacturing Cleaning In Place and Hygienic Processing Equipment since 1961. We supply our systems and equipment throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe and have introduced many of the advances and techniques now commonly used in cleaning and hygienic processing. As part of our product portfolio we supply Stainless Steel RJT Union Spanners, which are used throughout the Dairy, Food, Beverage, Brewery, BioPharma and other processing industries. They replace the traditional aluminium or steel spanners with a hygienic metal version which prevents rusting or material cross contamination. The spanners are available exclusively in the UK in sizes from 1 - 4” from Suncombe Ltd direct |
New membership
Download details of our Supporting Company member, Gold, Silver and Bronze grades.
Individual membership (professional qualification not required)
If you are seeking to join to receive benefits solely for yourself then this is the choice for you, choose from standard or premium level.
Our promise to our members:
- Flexibility
- Quality through partnership
- As much involvement with SOFHT as you like
- Discounted advertising
- Extensive capability
- Massive exposure
- Value for money, exposure for you, your products and service
Download details of our Individual Membership Grades
How to join?
1. Pay Securely Online with Debit or Credit Card
2. Download, print and complete the registration form.
3. Contact Amber Staynings on 01827 872500.
To all current members:
You will not be affected by this change; however we will encourage you to take advantage of our new benefits by upgrading. If you recommend a company to the Society and you are a member, receive £250 off your next year’s renewal (if Silver, Gold or Exclusive member) and £150 off if Bronze member.
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