Regulation (EC) No 852/2004
The EU regulation on the hygiene of foodstuffs that sets core hygiene and HACCP-based duties for food business operators.
This is one of the key legal foundations behind food hygiene and HACCP in Irish food businesses. Restaurants, cafes, hotels, delis, caterers and takeaways must have procedures based on HACCP principles, and an EHO will expect to see those procedures working in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
It requires food business operators to put in place, implement and maintain procedures based on HACCP principles, proportionate to the nature and size of the business.
Yes. Irish restaurants and other food businesses must comply with applicable EU and Irish food hygiene law, including the hygiene and HACCP-based requirements associated with Regulation 852/2004.
Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 is the EU food hygiene regulation that sets hygiene requirements for food business operators and requires HACCP-based food safety procedures.