Monday, 16 February 2026
There is now an opportunity for new members to join the Artisan Forum to ensure a broad spread of representation across artisan food production in Ireland.
The FSAI Artisan Forum serves as a key channel through which the FSAI maintains regular, open communication with different parts of the food industry.
- The Artisan Forum is a stakeholder group organised and operated by the FSAI to provide a platform for discussion on food safety issues amongst artisan small scale producers, artisan stakeholders, the FSAI and the official agencies.
- The primary objective of the Artisan Forum is to support meaningful discussion on the food safey challenges and opportunities in food safety for artisan producers. Artisan stakeholders and the FSAI work together to foster and facilitate compliance with food law and ensure the uptake of the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
- The Forum also operates as a knowledge-sharing platform where the speciality foods, food traditions and the craft of artisan food production are discussed.
For more information including current members, meeting minutes and agendas see the forum website.
Call for expressions of interest
The FSAI is inviting expressions of interest from artisan food producers who wish to contribute to the work of the Artisan Forum.
Candidate Criteria
Expressions are invited from applicants with knowledge and experience relevant to the forum, including:
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currently operating an artisan or small scale food production business;
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currently representing a collective group of artisan producers;
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having a history of advocacy or promotion of artisan food production;
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having a history of advocacy or promotion of food safety compliance, particularly in an artisan context.
Please note that the Artisan Forum focuses on food production before the point of sale to the consumer. Candidates with profile in such areas may be considered for appointment to other FSAI industry for a such as the Retail Forum or Food Service Forum, and not to the Artisan Forum.
Role and commitment
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The forum typically meets 4 meetings per year. This normally includes two physical meetings generally at FSAI office in Dublin, and two virtual meetings, with associated reading and input.
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The role also brings commitments in collating input from industry sectors to the forum, contributing to problem-solving of issues identified, and in disseminating information and outputs from the forum.
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The appointment will be for a term of three years.
Application and selection process
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
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A short CV including a link to a website or social media profile, if available
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A brief statement outlining how their background fits with the criteria and why they wish to join the Forum
Applications should be sent by email to artisanforum@fsai.ie
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 6 March 2026.
A shortlist of candidates will be selected by FSAI and discussed within existing forum. Appointments to the forum will be made by the FSAI.
Data protection
All information submitted will be held securely and in strictest confidence. Access is confined to those who require it. In providing this information, you are giving consent for it to be used for the purposes specified. Further information about the FSAI and data protection may be found in our Data Protection Statement or you may contact our data protection officer at DPO@fsai.ie.
