FOG stands for Fat, Oil, and Grease. In the context of wastewater and environmental management, it refers to substances such as fats, oils, and grease that can accumulate and cause issues in plumbing, sewage systems, and water treatment facilities when improperly disposed of. Proper FOG management is crucial to prevent blockages and environmental harm.

FOG compliance refers to adherence to regulations and standards related to the management of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in wastewater generated by commercial establishments, particularly those in the food service industry. Compliance typically involves implementing measures such as the installation and maintenance of grease traps or interceptors, regular cleaning and servicing of equipment, and proper disposal practices to prevent FOG from entering sewer systems and causing blockages. [ask for tailored advise]

A grease trap, also known as a grease interceptor or grease separator, is a plumbing device designed to intercept and trap fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from kitchen wastewater before it enters the sewer system. It helps prevent these substances from solidifying and causing blockages in plumbing and sewage systems.

A Grease Recovery Unit (GRU) is a device designed to capture and recover fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from wastewater generated in commercial kitchens or food processing facilities. Unlike traditional grease traps that simply trap and retain grease, a Grease Recovery Unit is more advanced, employing additional mechanisms to separate and collect the grease efficiently.

No worries, there are laws in place to make sure that food establishments handle FOG responsibly. While enforcement has caught up, it's important to be aware of these regulations to avoid potential fines or even imprisonment if your business affects sewer flow.
‍
Check out the list below:
• Section 59 Building Act 1984
• Food Safety Act 1990
• Section 111 of the Water Industry Act 1991
• Building Regulations: Building Regulations, DH1 section 2.21

Stay informed and keep things flowing smoothly!

The Food Safety Act 1990 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is the statutory obligation to treat food intended for human consumption in a controlled and managed way.[...] Food Safety Act 1990 - Issues caused by fats, oils and greases in the sewers and subsequent failure to comply with the Food Hygiene Regulations, could give grounds for an emergency prohibition order or prosecution.

Water Industry Act 1991 (Section 111) gives the water companies the power to bring a criminal proceeding against anyone who causes injury or inhibits the free flow of the sewer network. FOG are included in this; therefore it is within their power to prosecute for FOG contamination.They also have the power to ‘recharge’; this is when they charge users of the sewer network with any costs involved in clearing blockages or resolving environmental issues due to floods as a result of blockages. These charges can be considerable.Water Companies can also work with their local government offices, specifically Environmental Health, to bring about ‘improvement orders’ and ‘prohibition orders’ to force a site to improve their practices.

The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings. A series of approved documents provide general guidance about how specific aspects of building design and construction can comply with the Building Regulations.The Building Regulations 2010 - Drainage serving kitchens in commercial hot food premises should be fitted with a grease separator complying with BS EN 1825-1:2004 and designed in accordance with BS EN 1825-2:2002 or other effective means of grease removal.