Topic 19 - Food legisation and regulations

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of environmental health officers?

Answer 1

Inspecting food facilities to check temperature and equipment.
Taking samples of food products for testing.
Hygiene of food handlers and kitchens.

Question 2

What are the aims of the food standards agency?

Answer 2

Food produced or sold in the U.K. are safe to eat.
Imported food is safe to eat.
Food producers and caterers give priority to consumer interests in relation to food.