Colouring Code &Terms of Agreement

All members are expected to abide by the following conditions:

  • Members will seek to ensure that the levels of artificial colours and other additives are minimised to ensure they comply with all labelling and compositional requirements.  

  • Members must allow access to the premises, including the kitchen area to any Environmental Health or Trading Standards Officer at all reasonable times. Note that these visits may be unannounced.  

  • All recipes, details of ingredients, cooking methods etc. must be supplied to an officer of this department upon request. These details must be disclosed promptly and truthfully.  

  • Samples of meals and/or ingredients must be supplied on request and must be an accurate representation of the food used or produced.  

  • Samples of meals and/or ingredients may be taken for analysis prior to and during the period of membership.  

  • Failure to comply with other Trading Standards legislation or hygiene regulations may cause your membership to be cancelled.  

  • Membership is  currently free and no charge will be made for any analysis of samples taken in pursuance of this agreement. In the future it may be self-financing and a charge may be made.

  • Members will be allowed to display a certificate confirming membership.  

  • Failure to comply with the code will result in termination of membership by Surrey County Council Trading Standards Department and consequently the right to display the certificate of membership. Continued display of such material after termination may result in legal action.  

  • The Trading Standards Department will strive to keep members informed of the current legal requirements and any relevant changes in legislation.  

  • The Trading Standards Department will answer any relevant queries and give advice on request. This will apply to all legislation enforced by the Department.