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The aim of the Food Safety Team is to ensure the protection of and good health of the consumers in Ballymena by promoting and maintaining high standards of quality and safety within the food manufacturing, catering and retail industries. In carrying out its functions it is responsible for enforcing the requirements of the Food Safety (NI) Order 1991, the Food Hygiene Regulations (NI) 2006 and many other associated regulations dealing with standards of hygiene and the composition and labelling of food. Inspection of premisesOfficers of the Food Safety Team carry out regular inspections of food premises to ensure the sale of safe hygienic food and the maintenance of high standards of hygiene as governed by the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 Hygiene of Foodstuffs. A guide relating to inspection of a food business can be downloaded by clicking on the following link. Food Law Inspections and Your Business Composition and Labelling For the further protection of the public sampling programmes have been drawn up for both chemical analysis and microbiological examination of foods. Almost 110 samples of various foods are taken each year to determine their compliance with composition and labelling standards. This has over the years resulted in varying follow up action, ranging from advice to manufacturers to prosecution of offenders. Approximately 260 samples of food are taken annually for microbiological examination. Investigation of consumer complaints forms a significant area of work for the Food Safety Team. Every year the department receives complaints such as: • Alleged illness due to the consumption of food The Food Safety Team also have advisory and consultative roles in relation to planning applications, residential home registrations etc. not to mention the assistance given to business operators on the layout of their premises, use of suitable equipment and materials and other matters relating to the composition and labelling of their products. Advice on starting a food businessIf you wish to obtain advice on starting a food business you can contact the food safety team who will assist you as far as possible. If necessary site visits to potential premises can be arranged. Should you require further assistance including more general information about finances, paperwork etc, this may be obtained from the Food Standards Agency document How to contact us You can contact us in person or in writing at: Food Safety Team Office hours (Monday to Friday): 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm • by telephone 028 2566 0373 Ballymena Borough Council has adopted Enforcement Policies in respect of Food Standards and Food Safety which are taken into consideration in our decision making process. If you wish to obtain a copy of these policies click here or request one using the telephone number above. Ballymena Borough Council, Environmental Health Services Department would welcome your comments on our enforcement policy. If you wish to comment please do so either through the customer feedback section of the web site or contact us via e-mail at environmental.health@ballymena.gov.uk
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