Resources for local authorities tackling food fraud
Information on Agency resources local authorities can use to tackle food fraud, including the Illegal Meat Task Force, the Fighting Fund and the Food Fraud Database.
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Fighting Fund information
Decisions on resourcing for enforcement activity are a matter for local authorities, however, it is acknowledged that some local authorities have to deal with cases with unexpected resource implications.
Food fraud database
In 2006 the Food Standards Agency' (FSA) established a national food fraud database. This central intelligence system uses a specialist intelligence management program that is used by many other law enforcement agencies, including the Welsh Food Fraud Co-ordination Unit. In addition to having powerful searching capabilities, it is used to detect emerging patterns of fraudulent activity.
Illegal Meat Task Force
The Illegal Meat Task Force (IMTF) provides support to local authorities investigating meat fraud activities in their region, and advises on the most appropriate course of action.