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Protecting consumers form farm to fork

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By Terri Leonard

POSITIONED on the frontline of food safety, the role of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland is a crucial one in protecting consumers across the supply chain, from farm to fork.

Working closely with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and district councils, it shoulders the responsibility for ensuring food businesses can trace their product - from its origins with the primary producer, through to processing, manufacturing and retailing - right up until it is served up on the plate of the consumer.

But while it has a clear vision of its purpose, fundamentally as a protector of consumer rights, what is sometimes less apparent to farmers is the role they have to play at a grassroots level in helping the FSA achieve its aims.

For some, the FSA is viewed as just another branch of government, a "watchdog" monitoring farmers' every move and intent on burdening them with even more rules and regulations. Consequently, the prospect of an on-farm inspection can sometimes irk rather than inspire farmers.

However, what they may not realise is that far from being "faceless bureaucrats" with little knowledge of modern farming, many of the staff at the FSA in Northern Ireland actually come from agricultural backgrounds.

Indeed, its Director Maria Jennings grew up on a small hill farm and still lives on a working farm, as she explained to FarmWeek during a recent visit to the FSA's headquarters in Belfast to learn more about the work it does.

Employing around 40 people in Northern Ireland, the FSA is a non-ministerial government department, responsible for devolved matters relating to food safety, standards, nutrition and dietary health.

Within this is a core team of around eight people who assume responsibility for day-to day monitoring of food standards and safety, including ensuring inspections of farms take place, and acts as the vital link between the FSA and industry.

"We have huge support from the team in London [at the Food Standards Agency] that we really rely on but when it comes down to dealing with local issues it is local people here doing that. We have a very integrated industry in Northern Ireland and we've worked hard at building good working relationships," explained Maria.

"Many of my staff have been in the organisation for a very long time; they are very knowledgeable and very dedicated. A lot of our policy staff came from DAERA and the district councils so they have practical knowledge of what works and we always make sure that any polices we are bringing in are going to work on the ground.

"After all, a lot of our staff come from farming backgrounds; we aren't faceless bureaucrats. From the day the FSA was set up it has been about being as open as possible and getting information out there," she added.

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Protecting consumers from farm to fork - FarmWeek

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By Terri Leonard POSITIONED on the frontline of food safety, the role of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland is a crucial one in protecting consumers across the supply chain, from farm to fork.

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Non-GMO Food Market boosting the growth Worldwide: Market dynamics and trends, efficiencies Forecast 2022

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Non-GMO Food Market boosting the growth Worldwide: Market dynamics and trends, efficiencies Forecast 2022

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Non-GMO Food Market report provides key statistics available on the market status of the Non-GMO Food Manufacturers and is a valuable supply of guidance and direction for companies and individuals thinking about the Non-GMO Food Industry. The Non-GMO Food Market report delivers an in-depth overview of the Non-GMO Food industry including its definition, applications and manufacturing technology. Also, the Non-GMO Food Industry report explores the international and Chinese Major Market players in detail. The Non-GMO Food Market report presents the company profile, product specifications, capacity, production value, Contact Information of manufacturer and Non-GMO Food Market shares for every company.
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