Securing Compliance

Question 1

What are the 2 main compliance strategies?

Answer 1

Proactive; risk rating, inspection

Reactive; food complaints/illness

Question 2

Who are the 4 main focal points?

Answer 2

Producers

Processors

Retailers

Consumers

Question 3

List the 10 ways local authorities ensure food safety

Answer 3

Premises inspection

Complaints

Hazard warnings

Sampling

Education and advice

Food Inspection

Law enforcement

Port Health

Imported food control

Food poisoning investigation and outbreak control

Question 4

What are powers of inspectors?

Answer 4

Hygiene improvement notices
Hygiene prohibition order
Hygiene emergency prohibition order
Remedial action notice
Detention/seizure notice
Prosecution

Question 5

What are the 6 principles of the regulators code of practice?

Answer 5

Support those they regulate to comply and grow

Engage with those they regulate and hear their views

Base their regulatory activities on risk

Share information about compliance and risk

Provide clear information, guidance and advice to help those they regulate meet their responsibilities to comply

Regulatory activities should be transparent