YO! and its brands, including Panku, Bento, and Mai Taiko, have joined the Safe to Trade scheme and have successfully met its food safety and health standards, earning an ‘Approved’ status on the Safe to Trade register.
Safe to Trade is the first voluntary third-party assurance program in the hospitality industry focused on the health and safety of individuals. This standard, developed in collaboration with industry experts and regulators, is implemented by environmental health practitioners from Shield Safety, who serve as the first certification body for the initiative.
The Safe to Trade standard is aligned with current food safety and health regulations. It enhances the existing food hygiene rating scheme by incorporating additional criteria such as allergen information, front-of-house cleanliness, and food claims.
Businesses that receive approval are listed in the online Safe to Trade register.
