Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Food Sampling

Food sampling ensures:

  • food and its packaging meets legal standards for safety, quality, composition and labelling;
  • that animal food which is manufactured or imported also meets legal standards.

    We sample to:
  • investigate food poisoning outbreaks and food contamination incidents
  • investigate complaints;
  • assess food suspected of being sub-standard;
  • ensure that imported food complies with compositional requirements;
  • confirm whether the declarations made on the food label are accurate;
  • identify protential problems with specific types of food or types of food businesses;
  • reassure the public about food standards;
  • deliver a more effective food inspection service.

    Sample results
    The results of individuals food analysis helps….
  • to identify whether there are any widespread problems with a specific type of premises e.g. bakers
  • to identify whether there are any widespread problems with a specific type of food
  • traders to modify practices to improve quality/safety of food sold in Brent premises
  • our investigations into food complaints, including establishing whether the food is fit to eat
  • traders to comply with complex compositional and labelling legislation
  • to ensure consumers are not exposed to hazardous or unwholesome foods, or prejudiced by food labelling.

  • From : www.brent.gov.uk


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