FSA Post Implementation Review – Consultation responses needed

Responses are requested to inform a post-implementation review of the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.

Date launched: 10 August 2020
Closing date: 4 September 2020
About this consultation

The Food Standards Agency is carrying out a post-implementation review of the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 (As Amended). Details of the review are available in a draft report.

Purpose of the consultation

The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013 No. 2996) came into force on 31 December 2013. This routine Post Implementation Review (PIR) is required as part of the Statutory Review requirements of the legislation. In order to do this, the FSA has collated evidence from key stakeholders based on their views and experiences, including on any costs and benefits arising from its implementation. 

Who will this consultation be of most interest to?
  • Food Business Operators
  • Competent Authorities – Local Authority Food Safety and Standards Teams

More information is given on the FSA website, here.

IFST will be gathering inputs to contribute to this consultation. To share your input, or to discuss this further, please contact Rachel Ward via info@ifst.org