Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member (Policy and Resources)

Date of Decision:

11 September 2008

Decision Title:

Food and Agriculture Service Plan

Decision Reference:

268

Report From:

Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

Contact name:

Nigel Snape, Head of Regulatory Services

Tel:

(01962) 833690

Email:

[email protected]

1) Summary

The following decision is proposed:

1.1. That approval be given to the updated 2008-2009 Food and Agriculture Service Plan.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1 To satisfy a statutory requirement of the Food Standards Agency all Food Authorities are required to produce a Food Service and Agriculture Plan specifying its food law enforcement activities. These plans should have Member approval to ensure local transparency and accountability. Powers to enable the Agency to audit local authorities are contained in the Food Standards Act 1999.

2.2 The implementation of the Food Service and Agriculture Plan maximises the well being of the community in Hampshire by ensuring that the food safety laws are enforced and promoted and encourages healthy eating.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1: Not to produce a Service Plan but this is not an option because there is a statutory requirement for the County Council to have in place a Food and Agriculture Service Plan which is in accordance with the Food Agency's Framework Agreement on Local Authority Food Law Enforcement

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

11 September 2008

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor T. K. Thornber, CBE