Objectives List at least six act/laws that govern food and beverage service Describe at least two benefits or consequences of legislation in food and beverage

Laws that govern Food & Beverage Service Data Protection Act (1998) Weights & Measures Act (1985) Licensing Act (2003) Equality Act 2010 Price Marketing (Food & Drinks Service Order) 2003 Sale & Supply of Goods Act (1994) Trade Descriptions Act

What act protects customers from items sold under false or misleading advertisement? Trade Description Act It is a criminal offence to falsely describe goods or services. Wording wine lists Eg. Vintages and grape varieties Describing menu items Eg. If stated “Organic” or “Halal” then the meat must be Operated and acted upon by Trading Standards or Local Council

Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994 A customer can refuse to pay if: The goods supplied do not correspond with the description. A displayed item is not what it seems. The goods are inedible and unfit for consumption.

Price Marking (Food and Drink) Order 2003 Price of food and drinks must be clearly illustrated and displayed. Menu with prices must be displayed at the Entrance of the Restaurant. Service charges must be displayed What Law ensures prices are clear to customers?

Data Protection Act 1998 Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully. Personal data shall be accurate and where necessary kept up to date. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights of data subjects under this act. What act controls how personal information is used by organisations, businesses or governments?

Equality Act 2010 There are 9 characteristics that are protected. Age Disability Gender reassignment Marital status Pregnancy/Maternity Race Religion or Belief Sex Sexual Orientation What Act protects people from anti-discrimination?

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT 1985 Determines the size, weight and quantity of specified alcoholic beverages. Spirits : 25ml / 35ml or multiples thereof. Wines: 125ml/ 175ml or multiples thereof. Beers: 1/3 pint, half pint and multiples of. Affects pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, etc What Act details specific requirements for alcoholic drinks? Failure to comply – £2k fine, loss of personal license, loss of premises license and/or imprisonment Alcohol MUST be measured with: optics, stamped glasses or measures

What act allows a business to sell alcohol? Licensing Act year olds may purchase alcohol on a licensed premises during permitted hours. No Smoking, smoking is banned under the Act, smokers may only smoke in designated areas Two types of License Personal License Premises License Both licenses required Licenses granted by local council At least 1 holder required per premises All premises selling alcohol permanently require one

The prevention of Crime & Disorder Licensing Objectives: What must a License Holder Promote? Public Safety The prevention of Public Nuisances The protection of Children from Harm Protecting and improving of Public Health

Licensing Law Responsibilities & Consequences Licensee Responsibilities Legal Consequences Sale of alcohol to those that can legally be served. Eg. Over 18 years Ensuring Weights & Measures Act is complied with Opening Hours Effectively Manage Premises Refuse to serve someone who is drunk, under the influence of drugs or a Police Officer Ask disorderly or drunken persons to leave Formal caution Fines Issue Prohibition Notices Written Warnings Loss of Personal/Premises Licenses Imprisonment

Quiz What do you use to dispense spirits behind the bar? What should you do if you see a customer smoking in the doorway? What should you do if you suspect drugs are being taken/sold etc in the premises? What is the minimum age at which a person may be sold alcohol? What is the legal single measure for Vodka? Name two people who could be fined if someone is found smoking in the bar?