If you intend on attending one of our events as an exhibitor please read and fill out the following risk assessment, in most cases there is very little risk but it’s very important you fill out any potential hazards. General safety rules are included in our exhibitor notes. If you have any problems filling this in simply e-mail us and we’ll be happy to help. If you see no risk, please select ‘none’ from the list, sign and complete the form it will automatically be forwarded to us.
RISK ASSESSMENTS
It is a legal requirement that every stand must submit a risk assessment, which must be returned to the organiser prior to the event. Any exhibitor providing food products for sampling must also submit an ingredients list to the organiser prior to the event. If you intend to have 16 -18 year olds or pregnant staff working on your stand a separate Risk Assessment must be submitted for them. We remind exhibitors this is a legal obligation.
SAMPLING AND TASTING
Exhibitors requesting authorisation for sampling are reminded of their responsibilities under the Food Safety Act 1990 and all relevant hygiene and health regulations, a summary of requirements can be obtained from the local authority EHO regarding standards of operation. Sampling and distribution of food and beverages is only permitted when The Wedding Wonder Show has granted permission prior to the event. Food items: Samples must be bite sized and served in single units, they must be offered free of charge from a specific stand or location within the venue. Hawking and cash sales are not permitted.
BEVERAGES INCLUDING ALCOHOL
Soft drinks: maximum portion size 3-4 fluid ounces/50ml Hot beverages: maximum portion size 3-4 fluid ounces/50ml. Beers & wines: maximum portion size 3 fluid ounces/50ml. Spirits and fortified wines: maximum size of 10ml.
We advise a maximum of 2 samples per person. Beverages and alcohol can only be sampled in single units and must be offered free of charge from a specific stand or location within the hall. Exhibitors must conform to a duty of care responsibility and any infringement of this or the licensing laws will make individual exhibitors open to prosecution.
DUTY OF CARE
Exhibitorscannot sample to the following categories: Anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who appears to be under the age of 18 or Anyone under the influence of alcohol.
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
All exhibitors must have relevant public liability insurance. All electronic equipment must be PAT tested. The organisers are not responsible for individual exhibitors negligence howsoever caused.