Food Safety
Information about food safety in Darlington for customers and businesses.
The council is responsible for food safety laws in the borough of Darlington
Contact a food safety officer on 01325 405111 or email [email protected]
American candy
American candy has grown in popularity among young people over the last few years due to its promotion on social media channels. However, many favoured sweets and fizzy drinks imported from the US contain chemicals which are banned in the UK and have been linked to health conditions including cancer, organ failure and reproductive issues. Additives which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children, are also present in some goods imported from the US and require a hyperactivity warning on the label. See our news section for more information.
Report an allergic reaction
If you or a family member have experienced an allergic reaction after being exposed to known allergens in food you have bought or consumed in the North East of England report it online to North East Allergic Reaction.
Useful links
- Food Standards Agency [external link]
- Health Protection Agency [external link]
- Food safety on GOV.UK [external link]
- DEFRA [external link]
- Meat Hygiene Service [external link]
- Meat and Livestock Commission [external link]
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health [external link]
- Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene [external link]
The council has an enforcement policy [pdf document] that relates to this work