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YO! is leading the way for the hospitality sector as the business passes the robust requirements of the new Safe to Trade food safety and health and safety standard, to become ‘Approved’ on the Safe to Trade register.
YO! and its brands including Panku, Bento and Mai Taiko, have joined the respected scheme, which serves to assure its customers that their hospitality experiences will be safe for everyone, every time. Making the world a safer place to eat, work and play, the sought-after certification will drive consumer confidence and trust in the leading brand.
Safe to Trade is the first voluntary, third-party assurance scheme for the hospitality industry that puts people’s health first. A standard that leads and directs the sector, devised in collaboration with leading industry experts and regulators, and implemented by highly trained, competent and impartial Environmental Health Practitioners from Shield Safety, who are the first Certification Body for Safe to Trade.
The Safe to Trade Hospitality and Catering Standard is aligned with the latest food safety and health and safety regulations. It incorporates best practices and expands on the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme by including additional criteria such as allergen information, front-of-house cleanliness, and food claims.
Approved businesses are listed on the online Safe to Trade register, providing transparency that helps protect people’s well-being and drive business growth.
Sameer Dhiman, Director of Technical & Safety at YO! commented: “Achieving the Safe to Trade certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to both food safety and customer satisfaction. It highlights our continuous efforts and dedication to upholding the highest standards across every aspect of our operations. Our guests can enjoy our food with confidence, knowing that we prioritize not only exceptional-tasting dishes but also the safety and well-being of everyone who visits any of our brands. This certification marks a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to deliver quality our guests can trust.”
Geoffrey Podger, Chair of the Independent Governance Board at Safe to Trade comments: “There is truly nothing more important than people’s health, which is why Safe to Trade is devoted to driving food safety and health and safety standards in the hospitality sector, making the world a safer place. Achieving the approved Safe to Trade status requires the provision of safe places, as well as exemplary food hygiene and safety throughout, including attention to important things such as allergen safety and labelling. We are delighted to welcome YO! and its brands on to the scheme.
“Today, we are all more aware than ever of just how important hospitality is, from serving food that is safe as well as delicious, to creating safe and memorable experiences that bring people together and encourage well-being. Safe to Trade builds trust, peace of mind and customer confidence, in turn, helping businesses and the hospitality sector to go from strength to strength.”
Shield Safety has been appointed the first Certification Body for Safe to Trade, setting the standard for consumers in food safety and health and safety. The business is the trusted name in food safety, health and safety, and fire safety, and delivers safety solutions that do more than protect businesses – they drive growth, improve wellbeing and save lives.
The business represents the largest team of environmental health practitioners in the UK. Working in close partnership with industry leaders and stakeholders, Shield Safety ensures that every service it delivers for its customers is grounded in the highest expertise and quality.
