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Fifteen Enforcement Orders served on food businesses in May
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Consultation opens on national food hygiene rating scheme
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Ten Enforcement Orders served on food businesses in April

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Food Safety Authority of Ireland

We put consumers' health and interests first and foremost

Our principal function is to protect consumers and raise compliance through partnership, science and food law enforcement. We are a statutory, independent and science-based body, dedicated to protecting public health and consumers.

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland assists businesses in achieving good hygiene standards and compliance with the law.

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Starting a Food Business

What you need to know to get started
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Labelling

Everything you need to know about labelling
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Importing Food

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Enforcement & Legislation

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland assists businesses in achieving good hygiene standards and compliance with the law.

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Enforcement Orders Served

Enforcement orders and prosecutions issued on premises
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Food Legislation

Irish and EU food safety legislation

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Official Controls

Which bodies enforce food safety law