MiQuill Allergen Safety Policy
MiQuill believes in providing high quality food to our customers and clients that
is safe to eat.

The company accepts its duty to follow all relevant food legislation and regulations, to ensure that all food is safe to consume.

As part of this commitment to food safety MiQuill operates a primary authority partnership with Worcestershire Regulatory Services to ensure best practice across the business.

MiQuill acknowledges that the successful implementation of this policy and management of allergens requires commitment and support from all employees.

To achieve this the Company will:

● Work closely with our supply chain to ensure accurate information on all products that may contain allergens.
● Maintain a database of all our recipes, clearly listing ingredients and highlighting those containing allergens.
● Work closely with our clients in assisting in the support of students with known allergies, including meeting with parents, if requested, to discuss any special requirements.
● Display signs that encourage our customers to ask about allergens in the foods being served.
● Ensure that our staff have the necessary training and access to information to provide our customers with accurate guidance on allergens.
● Through good hygiene practices and adhering to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control points (HACCP), reduce the risk of cross contamination in our kitchens.
● Audit our operations to ensure the above policy and practices are working effectively and review the policy, as necessary.
● Work closely with Worcestershire Regulatory Services in the development of company policy and procedures.

It is the responsibility of the company Directors to ensure that appropriate resources are made available for the implementation of the policy across the business and effectively communicated to all employees

Pupil information
Parents/carers should complete the Alternative Menu Form detailing any allergy, lifestyle notification or medical diet requests. Parents/carers should ensure that the school are notified of any subsequent changes. The school will provide details of any alternative menu requests to MiQuill and notify them of any changes.

The use of nuts
MiQuill do not use products that contain nuts as an ingredient in primary schools, as well as products that manufacturers declare a ‘may contain declaration.’

Alternative Menu Form

If your child has an allergy, lifestyle notification or medical diet request, please complete the Alternative Menu Form and return to the school office.

Allergy Information - Food Sharing

There are a number of children with food related allergies therefore to reduce the risk of any reactions, we ask that children do not share any snacks or packed lunch items that they bring into school.