Bill to establish food regulator signed into law

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue described the legislation as "landmark".

The regulator will have powers to levy fines of up to €10m on buyers, including retailers, food producers and processors who engage in unfair trading practices with farmers and other suppliers. 

The Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill has been signed into law.

The bill establishes the independent office of the new agri-food regulator, An Rialálaí Agraibhia.