Customs to crack down on risky food imports

CUSTOMS officers at all seaports and airports are to join a crackdown on food imports that could pose a risk to public health.

A new agreement aims to further safeguard the safety of foodstuffs of non-animal origin imported from countries outside the EU.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said that it had formalised agreement with the Customs and Excise Service of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners.