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Service Contracts

Service Contracts

The FSAI has "service contracts" with the following official agencies:

The service contracts are for a minimum duration of three years and, subject to the request of either the FSAI or the official agency, may be reviewed during that time. The service contracts must be published within three months of the date they are entered into.

Memoranda of Understanding

There are also Memoranda of Understanding in place between the FSAI and other enforcement agencies:

A Memorandum of Understanding sets out a framework for co-operation in their food safety activities where a service contract is a legal agreement to enforce food safety legislation.

National Control Plan for Ireland 2021-2025

multi-annual national control plan (MANCP) jointly developed by the FSAI and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.