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Food safety learning.
About National Food Safety
Food safety learning.
Made clearer.
National Food Safety provides online courses, free lessons and practical resources for people who work with food.
Food hygiene · Allergens · HACCP · COSHH · Health & safety
Learn. Understand. Apply.Practical learning for everyday work.
Courses & certificationCompare subjects and levels.
Free lessons & videosVideos where available; certification separate.
Workplace resourcesTools, templates and useful reminders.
ACCREDITED & RECOGNISED BY
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GCPD
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CPD Verified
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The CPD Group
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UKRLP
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ICO Registered
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Check individual course pages for accreditation and certificate details. UKRLP and ICO entries are registrations.
About NFS
Who we are
We are an independent provider of food safety learning, resources and workplace products.
We help food handlers, supervisors and businesses understand their responsibilities and connect learning with everyday work.
Learning connected to everyday work.
Our purpose
Make food safety easier to understand and use.
- Plain languageExplain important topics in plain language.
- Everyday examplesUse examples people recognise from work.
- Useful resourcesProvide useful information to return to.
What we offer
Four ways we can help
Choose a service below to visit that part of the NFS website.
Free lessons
Free learning
Read course lessons and watch videos where available. Start learning without buying a certificate.
Start learning for freeAssessment and certification are separate.
Guides & templates
Practical resources
Find guidance, templates, checklists and tools to support your everyday workplace tasks.
Explore resourcesBrowse each resource’s instructions and availability.
Physical products
Workplace products
Find posters, stickers, books, folders and appliance tags to keep useful information visible and organised.
Shop workplace productsSee sizes, quantities and product details.
Find relevant help
Choose your role
Select the option that best describes you. Your suggested links will appear alongside it.
Not sure? Ask us for helpFor learners & food handlers
Start or refresh your learning
Explore a subject for free, or compare courses if you need assessment and certification.
- Read free lessons and watch available videos.
- Check a course’s level and certificate details before buying.
For business owners & supervisors
Find support for everyday food work
Bring together relevant learning, workplace resources and practical reminders.
- Explore food hygiene, allergen and HACCP courses.
- Find templates and checklists to adapt to your procedures.
For training organisers
Discuss your team’s training needs
Tell us what your team does and which subjects you are considering.
- Include the number of learners and their roles.
- Tell us your subjects, target dates and any questions.
How learning works
Learn free. Certify if you need to.
Free learning and paid assessment are separate, so you can choose what you need.
Start learning for free
Read free lessons and watch videos where available. You can explore the subject without buying certification.
Free learningChoose certification if needed
Compare the relevant course or assessment option. Check its price, pass requirements and certificate information.
Course detailsUse what you learn at work
Put your knowledge into practice alongside your workplace procedures. Use guides and templates when helpful.
Practical resourcesA certificate is awarded only when you meet the chosen course’s assessment and certification conditions.
Our values
What matters to us
These principles guide the experience we aim to provide.
Practical
Learning connected to real workplace tasks.
Clear
Plain language and information in a useful order.
Responsible
Careful content and clear course conditions.
Inclusive
Respect for different learners and experience.
Current
Ongoing review of learning and resources.
Supportive
Helpful information and clear ways to contact us.
Can I learn for free?
Yes. The free learning library has written course lessons and videos where available. You can learn without buying certification or signing in.
Does free learning include a certificate?
Free learning does not include a certificate. Assessment and certification are separate. Read the chosen course details for its price and requirements.
Which course should I choose?
Compare the subject, level and modules with your role and any requirements set by your employer. If you are unsure, contact NFS with your job role and workplace type.
Is National Food Safety a regulator?
NFS is an independent learning and resource provider. We do not carry out official food hygiene inspections or issue statutory ratings. For an inspection or official requirements, contact the relevant food authority or your local council.
How do I check course accreditation or recognition?
Read the information on the specific course page. If your employer needs a particular qualification or approval, ask them to confirm that the course meets their requirements before you buy.
How do I contact NFS or report a content issue?
Use the NFS contact page to ask a question. For a content issue, include the page link and explain what needs checking. For an order or course-access issue, include your reference if you have one.
Choosing your next step
Need help choosing?
Tell us about your role, workplace and the subject you want to learn. We can help you explore the available options.
Helpful details to include:
- Your role
- Workplace type
- Training topic
Independent food safety learning and resources. Our policies.
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