New Leaflet Detailing New Beef Labeling Requirements Available
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published a new leaflet to assist caterers understand and implement the recent beef labeling requirements. The Health (Country of Origin of Beef) Regulations, 2006 requires all caterers to provide information on the country of origin of beef, in certain circumstances, that they sell on their premises to customers. Caterers must provide information on where the animal was born, reared and slaughtered in a clearly visible and legible manner. It can be displayed on menus, or on a sign in the premises or in the window of a food establishment.
The FSAI stated that the leaflet will act as a resource to the catering industry to assist compliance with the Regulations. The new labeling initiative will help consumers make informed decisions on the beef they select in hotels, restaurants, public houses and canteens. The FSAI has been preparing for the enforcement of these Regulations, and has consulted widely on the interpretation and practicalities of enforcement. A guidance document on enforcement of these Regulations has already been issued to environmental health officers.
Copies of the leaflet for caterers and the guidelines for environmental health officers and further information on the country of origin of beef labelling requirements are available here, or by calling the FSAI advice-line on 1890 336677, where trained advice-line assistants and qualified food scientists will be happy to answer your questions.
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