Decision

The Executive has decided to approve the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026 as required by the Food Standards Agency.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was that the Executive approved the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026 as required by the Food Standards Agency.

topline: The Executive has decided to approve the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026 as required by the Food Standards Agency.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a standard requirement by the Food Standards Agency for the Council to have adequate arrangements in place to meet its statutory responsibilities as a Food Authority.

affected_stakeholders: ["Food Standards Agency", "Council"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2585

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026 as required by the Food Standards Agency.   The Food Standards Agency requires a detailed Food Safety Service Plan to demonstrate that the Council has adequate arrangements in place to meet its statutory responsibilities as a Food Authority.  This should be updated regularly.  The Agency has provided detailed guidance as to how the Plans should be set out and the information they should contain; the revised Plan meets these requirements.

Content: To approve the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026 as required by the Food Standards Agency.   The Food Standards Agency requires a detailed Food Safety Service Plan to demonstrate that the Council has adequate arrangements in place to meet its statutory responsibilities as a Food Authority.  This should be updated regularly.  The Agency has provided detailed guidance as to how the Plans should be set out and the information they should contain; the revised Plan meets these requirements. RESOLVED that the Executive approves the revised Food Safety Service Plan 2024-2026 as detailed at Appendix A to the report.

Date of Decision: November 4, 2024