Free Small Food Business Start-Up Seminar, Dublin
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
The Food
Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is holding a free ‘Small Food Business
Start-Up Seminar’ in Dublin to assist those working in small food businesses or
those who may be thinking of setting up a food business. The half day event
brings together a range of experts to explore the requirements businesses need
to meet to get started and comply with all relevant food safety legislation.
The event takes place from 8am to 1pm on Wednesday 25th January at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel, Northwood Park, Santry, Dublin 9. Booking is advised and further
information is available here
or by emailing businessstartup@fsai.ie.
Experts on the day will provide
assistance and advice on everything from how to manage food safety; what to
expect from an inspection; registering and running a small food business;
general food labelling requirements; food safety training requirements; how to
implement traceability in your food business; food product development and the
numerous information resources available from the FSAI. There will also be two
case studies by locally based companies sharing their personal insights into
setting up and running a small food business. There will be a number of Q&A
sessions throughout the morning and all experts will be available after the
event closes for further discussion. Also there will be experts from a number
of other State agencies offering advice on areas such as health and safety
requirements; financial supports; product development and; food
entrepreneurships.
According to, Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI
the Small Food Business Start-up Seminar is an excellent opportunity for anyone
who is thinking about starting a small food business or who has recently gone
into business in the food sector.
“We have been running these
events for a number of years and there is a clear appetite for information
amongst people wishing to pursue new food businesses,” says Dr Byrne. “Our aim
is to make it as easy as possible for people to get all the information and
advice they need in order to set up their food business. We also provide
information for those already in business who may wish to expand their business
or want to keep up-to-date with changes in food legislation. This seminar is
one of a number of free supports we provide on an ongoing basis to food
entrepreneurs. We have a free Advice Line service at info@fsai.ie and a
dedicated online
resource to assist anyone who is interested in setting up a new food
business or who is already established.”
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Note to Editors:
The following State agencies will have
information stands at the seminar to offer advice and answer queries:
- Food Safety Authority of Ireland
- Health Service Executive
- Teagasc
- Health and Safety Authority
- Microfinance
Ireland
- Supporting SMEs (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and
Innovation)
- Local Enterprise Office
- Strategic Banking
Corporation of Ireland
Small
Food Business Start-Up Seminar, Dublin - 25 January 2017