Labour query food safety expertise

Ireland: The Labour Party yesterday called for the regulation and registration of food safety consultants in Ireland.

Food spokesperson Dr Mary Upton said there is no adequate regulation or minimum training requirements for these consultants, which is unacceptable in an age of heightened consumer demand about food safety.

“If you open any telephone book nowadays, you will find a plethora of food safety consultants offering their services and advice on food safety practices and procedures.