Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2007
259 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will apply health regulations 2006, S.I. No. 307 of 2006 to require caterers to provide information on the country of origin of beef sold on their premises to customers and to retailers; and if not, when she will apply these regulations to the retail sector. [23024/07]
View answerI collaborated with the Minister for Health & Children to ensure introduction of the legislation to which the Deputy refers. The legislation provides that all beef sold or served in the retail or catering sector is now required to carry an indication of the country of origin. Responsibility for enforcement of this legislation rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
