William Reed has worked closely with association partners including the Association of Event Organisers to develop industry-wide AllSecure standards.

William Reed AllSecure outlines how these measures and guidelines will be put in place, designed to provide the highest levels of hygiene and safety.

These practical steps allow exhibitions running as part of UK Food & Drink Week, to operate safely. They also give those attending UK Food & Drink Week reassurance and confidence they are participating in an environment that is effectively controlled, safe and run according to official government and local authority guidance.

Physical & Social Distancing will be managed in line with the latest government advice. The exchange of business data should be done electronically where possible.

A new crowd management protocol will be put in place to ensure all areas of the venue comply to government guidance and are as safe as possible.

Visitor flow will be enhanced to ensure the maximum interaction in the safest environment.

Advanced registration, everyone will be encouraged to register in advance of the event to reduce queueing.

Food Sampling all of our exhibitors will be adhering to local and government guidance and regarding food hygiene and safety.

Deep Clean by the venue prior to commencing build-up.

Enhanced cleaning by the venue, including a further sanitisation ULV, otherwise known as fogging, and increased cleaning of all high contact areas within the venue such as hand rails, door handles etc.

Hand sanitising stations will be provided throughout the event.

Exhibitors will be encouraged to have their own sanitising stations on their stands. Exhibitors will also be encouraged to disinfect their respective stands and exhibits regularly throughout the event.

Track and trace, William Reed will work with the venue and local authorities to trace and contact participants at our events in line with the latest government advice.

Face coverings are currently compulsory within exhibition venues, in line with government guidance. These should be supplied by the individual.

Do not attend the shows if you are displaying any of the COVID-19 symptoms - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/

Show website, emails and social media will display the most up to date information regarding the guidelines in place at the event.

Event signage will be prominently displayed around the event as a reminder of social distancing, visitor flow, PPE and personal hygiene.