Intersessional Papers - 2005
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Advocate General's opinion on the food supplements directive
In October 2003, two sets of proceedings were commenced in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, seeking annulment of the national domestic legislation implementing the provisions of the Food Supplements Directive (2002/46/EC).
Approval of meat plants under new EU food hygiene regulations
This paper provides information on: action by the Food Standards Agency to help meat plants prepare for approval assessments under new legislation in 2006, the current standards in these plants, and the likelihood that at least a small number of these plants will close.
BSE and Sheep Contingency Planning
The views of stakeholders have been sought on the approach the agency should take in the event of BSE being found in the UK flock.
Food Safety Management activities in England
This paper updates Board Members on the launch of the 'Safer food, better business' (SFBB) pack and the associated major grant scheme to assist local authorities use it with small catering businesses in England, to raise food hygiene standards to the benefit of consumers.
Foodborne disease trends in other countries
This information paper summarises trends in the major foodborne disease pathogens in other countries. Data presented suggest a downward trend in the incidence of campylobacter and salmonella in the UK, most countries in Europe, the United States and Canada.
Historical background to the different control requirements for raw drinking milk and raw cream in the different countries of the UK
At the Board meeting on 10 March some members asked for more information on the reasons behind the different approaches taken in regulating the sale of raw drinking milk and cream across the UK. This paper responds to that request.
Launch of an EU technology platform on food: 'Food for Life'
This paper informs the Board of the planned launch on 5 July 2005 of an EU Technology Platform on food, 'Food for Life', and the Agency's initial response to this initiative.
Local Authority Food Law Enforcement Audit Programme (England): July - December 2005
This intercessional 05/06/03 paper sets out the English local authorities (LAs) to be audited by the Agency between July and December 2005 and provides an update on recent LA audit activity.
Maximum levels for dioxins in fish
At the Board meeting on 14 July, a Board member requested more information on derogation for the Baltic region and how consumers can identify whether fish has been imprted from the Baltic. This paper responds to that request.
Proposition for an Action Plan to pilot a 'prior approval' scheme for research purposes
This paper proposes an Action Plan to pilot a 'prior approval' scheme for research purposes.
Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) report for 2004
The report presents the results of all the radiological monitoring programmes undertaken annually in the UK by Government agencies, principally those of Agency for foods but also environmental data from the UK�s three environment agencies. This paper discusses the main findings of the report.
SACN Report on Vitamin A: Agency Follow-up Actions
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has finalised its advice on vitamin A. The SACN report, �Review of dietary advice on vitamin A� will be published in September by The Stationery Office. It contains recommendations for the Agency in relation to dietary advice to consumers on foods rich in vitamin A, supplements that contain vitamin A, and animal feeding practice.
Sustainable Development: Draft Action Plan
The UK Government's Sustainable development Strategy commits all Government Departments and their Executive Agencies to produce and publish sustainable development action plans by December 2005.
Traceability in the food chain
New minimum traceability requirements ' by virtue of the General Food Law Regulation 178/2002 ' will apply for the first time to all food and feed businesses from 1 January 2005. These will not, however, require 'internal traceability', that is the linking up of all inputs to outputs.
UK presidency: UK-hosted meeting of the EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health
The European Commission has invited the UK to host a meeting of the platform during the UK Presidency, 1 July - 31 December. The meeting will take place on 21 September 2005 in central London.
Update on Food Standards Agency Activity on School Meals in England
This information paper on the Agency's role relating to school meals in England was requested by the Chair.
Use of plant staff to assist with official controls in poultry slaughterhouses
At the March FSA Open Board meeting, during discussions on the EU Food Hygiene Regulations, a decision as to whether the UK should allow the continued use of plant inspection assistants (PIAs) in poultry slaughterhouses was referred to the MHS Board for consideration (Paper FSA 05/03/03 refers).