Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
385 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which re-labelling of imported food or food products and resale as Irish produce has been detected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31924/11]
View answerThe Minister for Health has overall responsibility for general food labelling legislation. Responsibility for the enforcement of this legislation rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). This is done through service contracts with other relevant agencies including the Health Service Executive, the Local Authority Veterinary Service, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and my Department.
