1. How often should SFBB be reviewed?

SFBB (Safer Food, Better Business) should be reviewed regularly. The UK Food Standards Agency recommends reviewing your SFBB pack at least annually or whenever there is a significant change in your food business operations (for example: menu changes, new equipment, changes in staff, or after a food safety incident). Reviewing more frequently—such as every 6 months—can also help keep things up to date.

2. What does SFBB stand for?

SFBB stands for Safer Food, Better Business. It’s a food safety management system developed by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) to help small food businesses comply with food hygiene regulations.

3. Does SFBB cover HACCP?

Yes, SFBB is based on the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). It’s designed as a simplified, practical version to help small businesses identify and manage food safety risks without needing all the formal paperwork of a traditional HACCP system. So, by using SFBB, you are meeting HACCP requirements in a user-friendly format.

4. What is the better food safer business app?

There isn’t an “official” SFBB app from the Food Standards Agency as of June 2025. However, there are several digital tools and third-party apps that aim to help with food safety management and SFBB documentation, such as:

  • FoodDocs
  • Safe Food Pro
  • iAuditor by SafetyCulture

The best app for you depends on your needs (ease of use, cost, specific features, whether you want full digital checklists, etc.). FoodDocs and iAuditor are both popular options for small businesses in the UK. Always check that any app you choose is up-to-date and compliant with UK food safety standards.

If you want help comparing food safety management apps for your business size and type, let me know and I can break down the pros and cons for you!

5 What is an SFBB Pack

An SFBB pack (Safer Food, Better Business pack) is a set of documents and templates created by the UK Food Standards Agency to help small food businesses manage food safety and hygiene. It’s basically a practical toolkit that guides you through everything you need to do to comply with food safety laws—without needing to write a full HACCP plan from scratch.

What’s inside an SFBB pack?

  • Safe methods: Step-by-step guides for handling food safely (cooking, cleaning, chilling, cross-contamination).
  • Diary pages: Simple daily records for things like fridge temperatures, cleaning schedules, and any issues or actions taken.
  • Checks and forms: Templates for staff training, allergen management, pest control, and maintenance.
  • Review prompts: Reminders to check your procedures and update your pack when things change.

Who uses it? It’s mainly for small businesses like cafes, takeaways, pubs, restaurants, and even some food stalls or mobile caterers. Environmental Health Officers often ask to see your SFBB pack during inspections.

Why use it? It keeps everything organized and helps show that you’re managing food safety properly—which can help you get a better food hygiene rating and avoid problems with inspectors.

You can download the SFBB pack for free from the Food Standards Agency website or order a printed version. There are different packs for different types of food businesses (caterers, retailers, childminders, etc.).

6. Does SFBB Cover HACCP?

SFBB is designed specifically for small food businesses and is built around the same principles as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Instead of expecting you to write a formal HACCP plan yourself, SFBB gives you a practical, ready-to-use framework that meets all the core legal requirements of HACCP in a simplified way.

How SFBB covers HACCP:

  • It helps you identify food safety hazards.
  • Guides you to set up controls to prevent those hazards.
  • Provides checklists and diaries to record what you do (monitoring).
  • Includes instructions on what to do if something goes wrong (corrective actions).
  • Has prompts for regular reviews and updates.

Bottom line:
If you’re using the Safter Food Better Business pack properly, you are complying with the law and the key requirements of HACCP. Inspectors in the UK recognize SFBB as an acceptable way to demonstrate that you’re managing food safety hazards.

If you need advice on how to fill out or update your SFBB pack to make sure you’re fully covered, I can walk you through it!

7. What is the most popular Safer Food Better Business App?

The most popular Food Safety app is SFBB PRo

SFBB Pro is widely used by small food businesses in the UK to digitially manage all their food safety records, checklists, and diaries. It’s designed specifically to mirror the official SFBB pack, making it easy for businesses to stay compliant with food hygiene regulations using their phone, tablet, or computer. Many users find it cuts down on paperwork and keeps everything organized and inspection-ready.

If you want more details about SFBB Pro, how it works, or how it compares to other options, just let me know!

SFBB Pro is trusted by hundreds of food businesses around the UK

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