Standards
The Food for Life Catering Mark consultation on cook-freeze/steam-cook meals closed on Monday 18th February 2013 at 5pm. The Food for Life Catering Mark standards consulatations on free range eggs and Real and wholemeal bread closed on Tuesday 15th January. The findings on each consultation will now be considered by the Catering Mark Standards Committee. Any changes to the standards will be announced in summer 2013 through Catering Mark e-news and an update on this page. If you would like to subscribe to Catering Mark e-news, please contact Emma Rose: erose@soilassociation.org
Previous consultations
The Food for Life Catering Mark standards consultations on free range eggs and Real and wholemeal bread closed on Tuesday 15th January. The consultation findings will now be considered by the Catering Mark Standards Committee. Any changes to the standards will be announced in summer 2013 through Catering Mark e-news and an update on this page. If you would like to subscribe to the e-news, please contact Emma: erose@soilassociation.org
The new Food for Life Catering Mark Standards launched on Monday 30th January 2012. The new standards increase flexibility for food providers whilst maintaining the same rigorous principles.
Existing Catering Mark holders have until their 2013 inspection to switch to the new standards. All applications from Monday 30th January 2012 are required to meet the new standards.
The standards for the bronze Catering Mark remain fixed, with five additions to increase the scheme’s focus on health, food education and safety.
The silver and gold Catering Mark Standards have switched to a points system, which rewards every penny spent on ethical, environmentally friendly and local ingredients and recognises steps to offer healthier menus.