FSPA | The Food Safety Professionals Association

03/03/2026

We are proud to recognise the establishments that have achieved Food Safety Accreditation from the FSPA!

This award reflects more than compliance; it represents daily commitment, robust leadership, and a strong culture of care for customers, clients and teams. Standards like these are built through consistency, daily attention to detail and a highly professional mindset......at every level.

Presented at a special event in The Spencer Hotel, Dublin on February 25th, the occasion was not just a celebration but a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences and strengthen professional community

Congratulations to all.
The Q Cafe Company ,Rotunda Hospital St James's Hospital Dublin Laura Olson The National Maternity Hospital St James's Hospital Dublin, St. Francis Hospice Dublin Clontarf Hospital National Rehabilitation hospital Coláiste na Rinne CCSL Catering South Tipperary General Hospital Carambola - Healthy School Lunches Grace O'Brien Lorraine Oman Caroline Mulcahy David Power Dr. Detta Melia Beata Banach Theresa Keane Frances Buckley MSc Petula O'Reilly Paul Smith Martin Lynch
The Spencer Hotel

15/11/2025

Joe McHugh- Our colleague, our mentor, our friend
“Are you well and happy?”

On the 5th of November 2025, our much-loved colleague Joe McHugh passed away. Widely known in Ireland and internationally as both a chef and a food safety expert, Joe leaves a deep void in our association and our hearts.
A founding member of the FSPA, Joe shaped our training centre from the very beginning. For more than twenty years, he was the foundation beneath our work, solid, constant, and very dependable. He never sought the spotlight; he preferred to stay in the background, quietly making sure everything was done to the highest standard.
His integrity as a food safety professional was unwavering. Joe carried food safety legislation in his bones; he could recall the relevant regulation, clause and sub-clause almost verbatim. It wasn’t just expertise; it was a lifetime of commitment to doing things properly, guiding others with clarity, patience, and total precision, always to help, never to impress.

Joe was also a born educator, patient, methodical, and wonderfully detailed. He had a gift for making the complex simple, and he believed deeply in arming his clients and colleagues with the tools they needed to navigate the world of food safety with confidence. A true people person, Joe taught with kindness, respect, and a quiet belief in the potential of others.

Joe's ready smile made people feel at ease. He shared knowledge without hesitation, supported others instinctively, and left every room better than he found it. To us, his FSPA family, he was the oracle, the listening ear, the calm voice, the encourager, and the steadying hand. Above all, he was kind.

This kindness was evidenced in the magnificent tributes paid to Joe at his funeral service. A beautiful service celebrating a beautiful man who gave so freely to his local community, where his presence was woven into daily life. Joe always showed up….with generosity and a smile.

Our dear friend, we will miss you greatly. We know you will be
“Well and happy” in your next chapter.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis- Your devastated FSPA Family.

Sincere condolences to Judy and all of Joe’s family.

31/07/2025

Ever wondered what the difference between Ready to Eat and Ready to Heat is?
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10/06/2025

📣 The FSAI’s Food Safety Consultative Council is running a public consultation to gather views from consumers and food businesses in Ireland on a national food hygiene rating scheme.

These schemes are already in place in countries like Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Denmark and France, helping customers make informed choices and encouraging higher food safety standards. 🍽️

🗓️ Consultation runs until 23 June 2025
🖱️ Take part here: https://ow.ly/TAWi50VYIon

20/12/2024

Wishing one and all the very best for this festive season

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24/05/2024

The Food Safety Professionals Association is made up of a fabulous group of people, we'd like to introduce you to them! Meet Booch & Bia Theresa Keane

23/01/2024

The Food Safety Professionals Association is made up of a fabulous group of people, we would like to introduce you to them. Meet Trudy Quinn

30/12/2023

It's not surprising that our members are somewhat obsessed with food! This was evident when we asked "what are you reading"? Our latest blog is a look at some of our favourites from 2023 written by member Theresa Keane from Booch & Bia . Pop over to our website and have a read!
What are your favourite reads from 2023?

This question can elicit a number of very different responses. The aghast look of “are you joking? I haven’t had time to read!” to the people who read for the love of reading and insist on regaling you with plot, style, biography of the writer and everything in-between. Some read for escapism,...