Master the guidance that governs your work
Structured, page-by-page reading courses built from real UK government guidance documents — enriched with expert annotations, self-test checks, and a CPD certificate on completion.
Subscribe to access all coursesWhat are Official Guidance courses?
Official Guidance (OG) courses take dense UK government guidance documents — published by the FSA, FSS, and local authority bodies — and turn them into digestible, interactive learning experiences.
Each course breaks a real guidance document into short, focused pages. Specialist terms are highlighted throughout; hover over any underlined phrase to see an instant definition written by our food law experts.
All source documents are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Our courses add the structure, annotations, and assessment layer that transforms dry statutory text into genuine professional development.
How a course works
Read at your own pace
Each course is broken into short pages grouped into named sections. Your progress is saved automatically — return any time and pick up exactly where you left off.
Hover annotations throughout
Highlighted phrases throughout the text reveal instant expert definitions on hover or focus — no need to leave the page or open a separate glossary.
Self-test checks
Short multiple-choice checks appear at key points in the reading flow to reinforce your understanding. Formative only — they do not affect your final result.
End-of-course assessment
Once you reach the final page, take the formal assessment. Answer all questions and score 80% or above to pass. You can retry immediately if needed.
Download your CPD certificate
On passing, generate and download your personalised CPD certificate instantly. Includes your name, course title, score, CPD hours, and a unique reference number.
Example courses
A sample of the guidance documents available to subscribers.
Food Hygiene Regulations
A structured reading of the core hygiene regulations applicable to food business operators, with annotations covering key enforcement powers and officer responsibilities.
Allergen Labelling Requirements
Covers the legal requirements for allergen information on prepacked, non-prepacked, and distance-sold food, including Natasha's Law provisions.
Official Controls Framework
An in-depth reading of the Official Controls Regulation and its application to food law enforcement, including audit requirements and competent authority obligations.
Subscriber access unlocks the full course library — new courses added regularly.
Access all Official Guidance courses
An ABC Food Law Enforcement subscription gives you unlimited access to every Official Guidance course, plus our full library of on-demand webinars, video tutorials, and regulatory resources.