Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection (copy attached).

A report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection advising Members of enforcement activity carried out by the Enforcement Team and the Foods Standards Agency at Smithfield Market during the four month period from 1 October 2012 to 31 January 2013 was considered.

The report provided information on the Food Standard Agency’s review of the delivery of official controls; a consultation being carried out by the Health & Safety Executive and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and the current horsemeat in beef situation.

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