The FICS (Food Industry Certification Scheme) card serves as proof that individuals working across the wide range of food outlets and production facilities in the UK have the necessary training and qualifications for their specific roles. By ensuring that workers are properly qualified, the FICS card helps maintain and improve standards of hygiene and safety in the food industry.

While holding a FICS card is not a legal requirement, it is at the discretion of employers to decide whether workers must hold the card before handling food intended for public consumption.