News

Advice on the Safe Usage of Duck Eggs
Thursday, 29 July 2010

Re-issued advice for consumers and caterers on the safe usage of duck eggs, in light of the ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium DT8.

Updated Guidance on Product Recall and Traceability Published
Friday, 16 July 2010

This document is designed to ensure that the guidance is consistent with current interpretations of the legal requirements on food recall/withdrawal and traceability, and reflects current best practice.

New Guidance on Avoidance of Cross-contamination during Manufacture of 'Gluten-free' and 'Very Low Gluten' Products Published
Tuesday, 13 July 2010

This document provides guidance on the new European legislation concerning the composition and labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten.

Additional labelling for certain colours to be mandatory from 20 July 2010
Friday, 25 June 2010

From 20th July 2010, food and drink containing some colours will be required to display the following warning message: “Name or E number of the colour(s): may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.”

Survey on the Prevalence of Trichinella in Pigs
Thursday, 13 May 2010

The FSAI conducted a survey to investigate the prevalence of Trichinella in pigs slaughtered in low throughput pig slaughterhouses.

Advice for Caterers on Salmonella spp. and Eggs
Wednesday, 5 May 2010

In the interest of consumer protection, caterers are recommended to source the safest eggs available for their customers and adhere to the advice contained in the Factsheet: Salmonella spp. and Eggs.

Requirement to Register Poultry Slaughtering Premises
Tuesday, 27 April 2010

All farmers slaughtering poultry in Ireland must comply with European Communities (Food & Feed Hygiene) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. 432 of 2009), effective since 1 November 2009.

Framework for Public and Service User Involvement Launched
Monday, 25 January 2010

The Health and Social Care Regulatory Forum today announced the publication of the Framework for Public and Service User Involvement in Health and Social Care Regulation in Ireland.  The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is a member of this Forum.

Imports of Products of Non-Animal Origin
Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 provides that a list must be drawn up of food and feed of non-animal origin which requires increased levels of official control due to known or emerging risk. Each Member State must designate points of entry for each product listed.