Legislation Controlling Standards Of Food Safety And Hygiene In Ireland

This booklet is a guide, and covers the sale of perishable foods supplied by food businesses operating by mail order, on compliance with Regulation (EC) no. 852/2004 on hygiene of foodstuffs and the temperature control requirements of the Food Hygiene (England/Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland) Regulations 2006. It is an official guide to the regulations and has been developed in accordance with article 7 of the EU Regulation. The guide is not legally binding, but officers from food authorities must "take into account" the guidelines when assessing compliance with the regulations. The use of this guide by businesses is voluntary. The guide deals only with the regulations listed above, and refers to only issues of food hygiene and safety.

The production, marketing and exportation of food is particularly important to the Irish economy. The sector continues to grow and has played a very significant role in Ireland's financial recovery. This important new book provides a much needed overview of the field. It traces the history and development of the fledgling system of food law as it was in Ireland during colonial times and the Irish Free State, through to an examination of the current dynamic relationship between International, European Union and domestic laws on matters such as food safety, food labelling and advertising, protected food names, hygiene and food contamination. The book also contains detailed assessments of the ways in which the law is used to address current health concerns, such as those related to nutrition, obesity and alcohol abuse, as well as such issues as food fraud, animal welfare, organics and the use of technologies like genetic modification, cloning and nanotechnology in food production.

Enabling power: European Communities Act 1972, s. 2 (2). Issued: 12.12.2013. Made: 09.12.2013. Coming into operation: 31.12.2013. Effect: S.I. 1991/762 (NI.7); S.R. 2004/505; 2006/3; 2009/427 amended. Territorial extent & classification: NI. General. EC note: These Regulations implement Commission Regulation (EU) No 1079/2013 laying down transitional measures for the application of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) No 854/2004. They also implement Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 702/2013 on transitional measures for the application of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 as regards the accreditation of official laboratories carrying out official testing for Trichinella.

This publication provides food business operators with practical guidance on how to comply with general food hygiene legislation and related requirements. It has been officially recognised by the UK Food Standards Agency and agreed with enforcers, industry and other relevant stakeholders. The use of this guidance is optional and food business operators can choose to comply in other ways. However, where a food business operator is following the guidance in a recognised industry guide, the enforcement authority must take this into account when assessing compliance with the legislation.

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Handbook of Hygiene Control in the Food Industry, Second Edition, continues to be an authoritative reference for anyone who needs hands-on practical information to improve best practices in food safety and quality. The book is written by leaders in the field who understand the complex issues of control surrounding food industry design, operations, and processes, contamination management methods, route analysis processing, allergenic residues, pest management, and more. Professionals and students will find a comprehensive account of risk analysis and management solutions they can use to minimize risks and hazards plus tactics and best practices for creating a safe food supply, farm to fork. Presents the latest research and development in the field of hygiene, offering a broad range of the microbiological risks associated with food processing Provides practical hygiene related solutions in food facilities to minimize foodborne pathogens and decrease the occurrence of foodborne disease Includes the latest information on biofilm formation and detection for prevention and control of pathogens as well as pathogen resistance

This classic, definitive reference work for all those involved in environmental health is now available in its 19th edition. Significant changes include those made to chapters on food safety and hygiene, environmental protection, the organisation and management of environmental health in the UK, port health, and waste management. New chapters have been added on health development, an introduction to health and housing, contaminated land, and environmental health in emergency planning, as well as a new glossary of abbreviations and acronyms. New material on training and standards, IT, practical risk assessment, and investigatory powers is also included. Each chapter reflects the wider background against which the subjects must be studied and the new concepts and approaches that have emerged over the past few years.

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