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Sampling 

Please note that food safety regulations at ExCeL London are strictly enforced. Without submitting the required documentation prior to the event, you will not be permitted to sample any consumable products.

If sampling is conducted without having provided the necessary documentation in advance, you will be instructed to cease all sampling activities immediately.

 

Are you wishing to sample Food/Beverages at the show?

Yes

Thank you for confirming that you wish to sample, you will not be permitted to sample food/beverages until your documentation has been approved by the food safety team, please read the below information carefully to find out whether or not you qualify to sample;

Sampling Rules & Regulations;

  • You must be the manufacturer, seller or producer of the product(s) you wish to sample at the event. 

- If you are not, you must hire any catering/hospitality through the ExCeL directly, using the following link;

- If you are, you must fill out the & return this to your Customer Success Manager - hospitality-b2b@fortemexpo.com

If you are the manufacturer, seller or producer of the product(s), you will need to supply the below information to be approved to sample;

  • The below is a list of the basic documents required to be collated,checked and approved prior to the event. Others may be requested depending on the risk level.
    • Local Authority where you are registered as a food business and last inspection report
    • Food hygiene rating (FHRS) sticker / letter
    • Standard operating Food Safety Management System (HACCP)
    • HACCP Based Risk Assessment and method statement bespoke to the operation at Excel
    • Food Hygiene Certificates for each food handler (Manager/Supervisor in charge must have at least Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification, Level 3 for high risk food handling)
    • Copy of the proposed menu and corresponding allergen information / chart
    • Pre-packaged goods must comply with the UK Food Information Amendment also known as Natasha's Law with full ingredients list and allergen labeling.
    • Public liability insurance

The Food Safety Form & above relevant information will need to be submitted prior to the deadline of Monday 1st September though we recommend that you submit earlier rather than later to allow time for preparation.

Please review the Excel Sampling Form for the Fodd Safety rules & regulations, including sampling sizes, etc.

Without approval you will not be permitted to sample at the event. 

No

Thank you for confirming that you do not wish to sample Food/Beverages at the show.

If this changes - please reach out directly to hospitality-b2b@fortemexpo.com with confirmation & they will send over the relevant information for you to return.

Without approval you will not be permitted to sample at the event.