§ Mr ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what regulations exist concerning good practice in the manufacture of cook-chill foods; if he has any plans to introduce further measures to ensure safe manufacturing procedures; and if lie will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth Clarke[holding answer 23 January 1989]: The Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1970 apply to the manufacture of such foods. My Department's guidelines on pre-cooked chilled food in, catering provide detailed guidance to ensure the safety of food produced by this system. We are preparing guidelines on good practice in the manufacture, distribution and storage of cooked-chilled food sold in retail outlets.