Agenda item

Markets and Consumer Protection Business Plan 2017-2020: Progress Report (Period 2)

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection which provided an update on progress against the operational performance indicators (PIs) and improvement objectives outlined in the Business Plan of the Port Health and Public Protection Division for Period Two of 2017-2018.

 

In response to a Member’s query, the Port Health and Public Protection Director confirmed that there had only been one contravention thus far in relation to the construction sites inspected for compliance with new non-road mobile machinery requirements.

 

In response to a Member’s query on the length of time fresh food is held whilst awaiting inspection, the Port Health and Public Protection Director explained that the majority of meat cargo is frozen or canned and the risk of produce going off is therefore not an issue, however as some laboratories where the testing takes place are in Germany, as part of Brexit planning, this has been drawn to the attention of the Food Standards Agency.

 

In response to a Member’s query as to whether targets should be adjusted to account for the length of time taken for testing, the Port Health and Public Protection Director advised that a breakdown is provided to show the length of time taken for produce to pass inspection, but it was hoped that the KPI could be adjusted as suggested. It was noted that mobile working has been particularly helpful as part of this process.

 

RESOLVED – That the Committee note the report.

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