We understand and appreciate that, as a consumer, our public lives and shopping behaviours have changed significantly. These challenges have been exacerbated by the current COVID-19 crisis, and this document aims to provide help and guidance to you. Therefore, we have compiled this list of resources to support you during these difficult times.
Authoritative Guides
- World Health Organisation Coronaviruses Q&A
- WHO Novel Coronavirus 2019 Myth Busters
- WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: When and how to use masks
- WHO Commentary: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions
- Public Health England Novel Coronavirus background information
- UK Government COVID-19 food guidance
- UK Government COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
- Food Standards Agency Guidance for consumers on coronavirus (COVID-19) and food
- Food Standards Agency FAQs
- Food Standards Agency 'Here to Help' food business & consumer help webpages
- FSA freezing food advice
- FSA defrosting food advice
- Food Standards Scotland Coronavirus guidance
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Infographic
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) COVID-19 Q&A
- NHS food safety guidance (cooking at home safely)
- Public Health Northamptonshire guidance for going out and socialising
- Public Health Northamptonshire guidance if you test positive for COVID-19
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UK Joint Biosecurity Centre (BSI) Small & Large Gatherings Workplace Action Cards
Useful Guides
- Can I catch COVID-19 from food? and other frequently asked questions
- IFST step-by-step guide to shopping for food and returning home
- Crew, Sterling (2020), Food Safety Risk during the Pandemic, Food Science & Technology Journal, Volume 34 Issue 2.
- Q: How do I safely defrost food before cooking/eating? Love Food Hate Waste
- Q: Getting ready to cook with your kids? Love Food Love Science website
Training
- Q: How do I know if I’m washing my hands effectively? Use the proper handwashing technique - watch this video
- Q: Does it matter where I put my food in the fridge? Watch this short video from Love Food Hate Waste
- Q: Getting ready to cook with your kids? Visit this page on the BBC's Good Food website
This page is part of the IFST COVID-19 Knowledge Hub
This section is part of our COVID-19 Knowledge Hub. IFST have created a COVID-19 Knowledge Hub to consolidate advice, practical guidance and links to resources to support individuals, smaller food businesses and larger food operations. Find out more here.