Is this a regulated qualification?

No. The Food Standard courses are practical awareness courses. They are not regulated qualifications or government-approved certifications.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. After passing the assessment, you can download a completion certificate from The Food Standard as a PDF.

Can staff complete courses online?

Yes. All courses are fully online and self-paced. Learners can study on any device at any time.

Are assessment retakes allowed?

Yes. Unlimited retakes are included at no extra cost.

Is team access available?

Yes. Team access is available for businesses training multiple staff. Contact us to request team access.

How long do courses take?

Each course is designed to take 45–60 minutes to complete, including the assessment.

Online Food Safety Training for Food Businesses

Practical online food safety awareness training for food businesses and workplace teams across the UK. Self-paced courses from £9.99, with assessment and downloadable completion certificate.

Online Food Safety Training

The Food Standard provides practical online food safety awareness training for food businesses across the UK. Courses cover food hygiene, HACCP, allergen awareness and food safety — all designed for everyday food business teams.

Each course includes clear modules, a multiple-choice assessment, unlimited retakes and a downloadable completion certificate.