My Department and State agencies under my control operate a large number of measures dealing with food quality in a logical and structured manner. The measures in place span the range of agricultural commodities.
I am aware that a multiplicity of retail customer focused schemes have developed in recent times which indicates the competitive environment of today's retail sector and the demand from consumers for a particular quality focus.
I commend the trend towards consumer awareness of quality in food and I am examining ways to ensure the consumer is best served in the context of food quality schemes.