National Hygiene Partnership

About The National Hygiene Partnership

The National Hygiene Partnership was established in 1995 after the Council Directive 93/43 E.E.C. on food safety standards was published. This directive flagged significant changes in food preparation standards and practices and posed a major challenge for the Hospitality Industry.From the outset, The National Hygiene Partnership’s purpose and role was clearly defined as that of a change agent through the adoption of a strategy which would enable the development,promotion and co-ordination of a range of food safety training initiatives.

The National Hygiene Partnership Courses and Publications

All The National Hygiene Partnership courses and publications are supported by the Department of Health and Children and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

Mission Statement

To work together in a spirit of partnership in the active promotion of high standards of food safety within the Food Sector through the provision of a range of superior quality and innovative training products for all grades of personnel.
Hospitality Industry changed to All Food Sectors

The Policies

To develop and establish appropriate food hygiene education and training structures.
To generate demand for hygiene training within the industry.
To ensure the provision of an adequate pool of Licensed Trainers consistent with demand.
To maximise the benefits of co-operation and establish linkages between the NHP and other interest groups.

The Objectives

That all managers and operatives involved in the preparation and handling of food will be trained in food hygiene to an appropriate defined level.
That all college lecturers and instructors in food and beverage subjects will complete an advanced food hygiene programme.
That the syllabi for all courses will contain an appropriate hygiene module with suitable resource materials.

The Plan

To develop hygiene training programmes for Managers, Supervisors and Operatives.
To arrange an annual course schedule.
To set annual training targets.
To administer and certify courses.
To evaluate and review content and delivery of hygiene courses.
To license hygiene trainers.