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Food safety research is not only important to highlight risk and determine potential control measures, but it is also essential to address gaps in food safety knowledge necessary to support regulation and identify emerging issues and threats to the food system in Ireland.

Between 1 August and 30 November 2019, 907 samples of frozen vegetables, fruits and herbs were collected by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) for the national microbiological survey.

This report will inform the Department of Health’s national guidelines on how to achieve optimal vitamin D nutrition in people aged 5–65 years.

The scope of this document is restricted to peer-reviewed scientific publications.

In Ireland, the rules for the composition, labelling and marketing of infant formulae, follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs) are based on European Union legislation.

In order to identify and select a list of priority food categories for reformulation in Ireland a review was undertaken.