Food Safety Act 1990: Primary legislation governing food safety and consumer protection in England and Wales, setting out basic food safety requirements

Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013: Detailed regulations implementing EU food hygiene legislation, specifying requirements for food handling and safety controls

General Food Law Regulation (EC) 178/2002: Establishes general principles and requirements of food law, including traceability requirements and food safety procedures

Science Council Professional Registration Standards: Guidelines for professional registration and recognition in scientific fields, including food technology

Institute of Food Science & Technology Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines specific to food science and technology practitioners

UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal data in job applications and employment processes

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing GDPR in the national context

Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applications

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Law governing the disclosure of criminal records in employment contexts

HACCP Principles: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points - international standards for systematic food safety management

BRC Standards: British Retail Consortium global standards for food safety and quality management

ISO Food Safety Standards: International Organization for Standardization requirements for food safety management systems