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New ways of working identified by joint regulator/industry report
Wednesday 8 October 2008
A joint working group representing the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) and the meat industry has issued its final report on efficient deployment of MHS resources in abattoirs.
Grants to help caterers and retailers improve food safety
Thursday 11 September 2008
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded grants of nearly a million pounds to help food caterers and food retailers improve food safety. This is the third year that the FSA has given these grants as part of its ongoing commitment to helping food businesses comply with EU hygiene regulations.
Food Standards Agency appoints new veterinary director
Tuesday 2 September 2008
Liz Redmond has been appointed as Veterinary Director at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and will take up her new post in December. She is currently Director of Animal Health and Welfare Policy in the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.