FSAI Annual Report 2020

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

We would like to recognise our talented team for their enthusiasm, dynamism and professionalism in achieving the FSAI’s mission, particularly given the major changes that 2020 brought. Our staff, Board, committees and external partners are the essential players in delivering our legislative mandate.

The past year was an unprecedented one for people across the globe. Within the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), severe challenges were presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as by Brexit and constrained financial and human resources within the Authority. Despite this, 2020 saw a significant programme work delivered by the Authority and its partners. Food safety legislation was enforced; 42 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses; food recalls and food allergen alerts continued;
Brexit was realised; guidance was provided to the official agencies and food business operators; and the world’s first Scientific Recommendations for Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for 1 to 5 Year-Olds in Ireland was published – all while our staff moved to remote working. Prioritising food safety and public health remained our priority against the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to recognise our talented team for their enthusiasm, dynamism and professionalism in achieving the FSAI’s
mission, particularly given the major changes that 2020 brought. Our staff, Board, committees and external partners are the essential players in delivering our legislative mandate. We commend them for their commitment to protecting both consumers in Ireland and consumers of Irish food in 180 markets across the world.

We are pleased to present the 2020 Annual Report and accounts for the FSAI. It demonstrates the critical role the FSAI plays in the protection of public health.