Food Legislation And National Food Safety Agencies Flashcards
Food hygiene regulations 1950-1989
Ban the sale of food that is diseased or unfit for human consumption
Precautions taken to prevent contamination of food at all stages of manufacture, packaging and distribution
Food premises to maintain hygienic conditions
Food handlers to maintain highest standards of hygiene
HACCP system in place
Licence for mobile food stalls
What is a closure order
The premises must be closed immediately due to immediate danger to public health
What is an improvement notice
Premises is to improve conditions as they currently may pose a threat to public health
Contamination may occur when:
Food is prepared by unhygienic handlers
Food comes into contact with dirty utensils, equipment
Cross contamination
Poor temperature control
Sale of foods and drugs Acts
It is an offence to mix, stain or colour a food with an ingredient that is harmful to humans
It is an offence to sell food that is not of nature demanded by consumers eg chicken breast injected with brine
Role of food safety authority
Enforce food legislation
Ensures food companies comply with food law
Action against breaches of food law
Rapid recall systems
How is meat monitored by dept of agriculture, food and the marine
Maintenance of abattoirs and meat processing factories
Routinely test animals for diseases
Monitor use of antibiotics on animals
Ensures traceability
How does dept monitor milk and milk products
Dairy farms which supply food for public must be registered with dept.
Routinely test cattle for disease
Routinely test milk for contamination
Ensure excellent hygiene in transporting, processing and storing
How does dept ensure safety in egg production
Enforce Eu regulations eg heating hen feed
Routine salmonella testing
Management of fruit and veg and cereal by dept
Monitor for pesticide and herbicide residue
Hse role in maintaining food safety
Environmental health officers carry out inspections of establishments
Deal with complaints about food
Issue closure orders and improvement notices
Education and advice for businesses
