The Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) is a local authority and Food Standards Scotland partnership initiative. It applies to all businesses that supply food to consumers in Scotland.
The scheme provides consumers with information about hygiene standards in food premises at the time they're inspected. It effectively 'opens the door' to the kitchen or food areas in your business.
Inspections are carried out by a local authority food safety officer. They check that your business complies with food hygiene law and that food is safe to eat.
Your business is then given a certificate and/or sticker to display on the door or window of your premises, showing your FHIS rating.