Free 'Small Food Business Start-Up' Seminar for Cork
Monday, 15 September 2014
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is holding a free ‘Small Food Business Start-Up’ seminar in Cork to assist those working in small food businesses or those who are thinking of setting up a food business. The FSAI states that despite the economic downturn, there has been a 5% increase in the number of food businesses established in Ireland over the last five years, currently standing at over 47,000.
The free, half-day seminar will bring together experts from the FSAI, the Health Service Executive and Teagasc to provide assistance to new and existing businesses and also to provide advice on compliance with food safety legislation. The event takes place from 8:00am to 12:45pm on Thursday 9th October 2014 at Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Tivoli, Co. Cork. Booking is required and further information is available at www.fsai.ie/events
Experts on the day will explore everything from registering a new food business; food product development; food safety training requirements; setting up a food safety management system; labelling regulations; traceability; the food recall process; inspections and the information resources available from the FSAI. There will be a number of Q&A sessions throughout the morning and experts will also be available after the event for further discussion.
According to Prof. Alan Reilly, Chief Executive, FSAI the Small Food Business Start-up seminar is a one-stop-shop for anyone who is thinking about starting a small food business and / or who has recently gone into business in the food sector.
“All food businesses, whether big or small, must be aware of their legal obligations regarding food hygiene and food safety,” says Prof. Reilly. “Our aim is to make it easier for new businesses to comply with all the various requirements and food regulations, and thereby reduce the barriers faced by food entrepreneurs seeking to enter the food sector. This seminar is one of a number of supports we provide on an ongoing basis in addition to our free Advice Line (1890 336677) and a dedicated online resource (www.fsai.ie) to assist people thinking of setting up a new food business.”