| 05 January 2007
A fundamental review of food law enforcement by local authorities has been launched by the Food Standards Agency.
The review – a response to the Hampton Report – proposes giving local authorities more flexibility to protect public health and promote food safety.
In a letter to all council chief executives, David Statham, FSA director of enforcement, says this will allow local authorities to focus their resources more effectively and work with business to achieve compliance.
The review has four strands: enforcement interventions, monitoring systems, audit arrangements and framework agreements.
The FSA claims the review will deliver a 'sweeping revision' of law enforcement in food premises. The project aims to focus food enforcement outcomes on improving business compliance.
It also aims to make enforcement more risk-based. The FSA wants councils to place more emphasis on food safety management.
A consultation on monitoring systems has been set up. Another on interventions and audit arrangements is planned for this year.
© 2007 Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
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