Issue - meetings

The Committee resolved :-

(i)            to note the work of the  Environmental Health team  within Protective Services in ensuring appropriate and effective controls were implemented by food businesses to control the risks to consumers regarding food allergens; and

(ii)          to note the consultation on amending allergen information provisions contained within domestic food information legislation for food prepacked for direct sale.

The Committee had before it the report by Andrew Morrison (Protective Services Manager).

The Committee heard an overview of the report which indicated an increase in allergen awareness particularly following several high interest media reports.

The report also provided assurance to the Committee regarding local actions and indicated the volume of work currently ongoing.

The Committee resolved :-

(i)            to note the work of the  Environmental Health team  within Protective Services in ensuring appropriate and effective controls were implemented by food businesses to control the risks to consumers regarding food allergens; and

(ii)          to note the consultation on amending allergen information provisions contained within domestic food information legislation for food prepacked for direct sale.