The food standards team help to maintain fair and safe trade in York's food related businesses by:

• inspecting food premises to check menu descriptions, claims and food quality
• checking food labels, composition and additive levels
• checking on 'use by' and 'best before' dates
• taking samples of food and drink for analysis
• investigating complaints about food and food premises
• offering advice to consumers and businesses

Food businesses include small and large retailers, cafes, restaurants, caterers, manufacturers, market stalls, mobile food vehicle operators, etc.