Food Business Operator (FBO)
The person or business responsible for ensuring that food law requirements are met within the food business under their control.
The Food Business Operator is ultimately responsible for food safety compliance in the business. Even if daily checks are carried out by chefs or supervisors, the operator must make sure HACCP, allergens, hygiene, traceability and training are properly managed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FBO must ensure food is handled safely, hygiene requirements are met, HACCP-based procedures are in place, allergen information is provided where required and appropriate records are maintained.
It is usually the legal business or person operating the food business. Managers and chefs may carry out daily controls, but the operator remains responsible for having proper food safety systems in place.
A Food Business Operator, or FBO, is the person or business responsible for making sure food law is complied with in the food business under their control.