Decision details

Cabinet was informed that the Food Standards Agency Framework Agreement sets out what the Food Standards Agency expects from local authorities in their delivery of official controls on food law. It includes the requirement to prepare a statutory Food Service Plan and prescribes in detail which areas of the service should be covered by the Plan. The use of apprenticeships was encouraged and Members commended those involved in achieving compliance.

RESOLVED that the Annual Food Safety Service Plan and the Annual Occupational Safety Work Programme 2026/27 be approved.

Reason

Failure to have an agreed plan in place is contrary to the Food Law Code of Practice (England) (amended March 2021) requirements and can be a point of failure if the Council receives an audit by the Food Standards Agency. The plan is subject to amendment and review in accordance with good practice, guidance and legal controls.