We are sorry to see that legislation to enable compulsory display of FHRS stickers in England has been delayed again. Here is the text from the Chief Executive’s statement at last week’s board meeting:

“The Board will know that it has long been our ambition to align England with Wales and Northern Ireland on the mandatory display of hygiene ratings. It is a simple measure that will make a difference without imposing costs on businesses, help consumers make informed choices, recognise food businesses doing the right thing and be better for public health and for the public purse by reducing costs associated with food borne illnesses. We had strong support from a wide range of stakeholders and were hoping that the proposal would be included in the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC’s) Health Disparities White Paper. Unfortunately, since that White Paper was delayed following the previous Prime Minister’s resignation, we have not yet been able to proceed to a consultation and have had to conclude that we cannot bid for legislation in the coming Parliamentary session. We will explore with DHSC whether we can include our bid in the next round, in summer next year.”