consumer organisations

Question 1

environmental health department

Answer 1

• inspect food premises to check they are working hygienically and following food safety regulations.
• EHOs can can serve an improvement notice or shut premise down
• EHOs can provide training for staff
• investigate consumer complaints

Question 2

Trading standards department

Answer 2

• will enforce fair trading and consumer protection legislation
• test measuring equipment
• check the pricing of food
• check labelling of food