Monitoring and Enforcement
The FSAI continually monitors food on the market for the protection of public health
Monitoring
The FSAI continually monitors food on the market for the protection of public health. This monitoring is carried out in conjunction with the official agencies and their associated laboratories.
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Enforcement
The FSAI enforces food legislation in conjunction with various official agencies – Health Service Executive, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and City and County Councils.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 grants various powers to official agents helping them react to and deal with situations posing a risk to public health. These are known as enforcement orders.
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Last reviewed: 19/3/2009