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Lionel Fynn Partner |
Philip Day Partner |
Jon Payne Solicitor, Barrister |
Sandra Graham Consultant solicitor |
Food Standards
We are pleased to represent a wide range of businesses involved in the sale or manufacture of food. Whether you operate a small corner shop, a public house or a large factory, we can use our technical know-how to assist you in most areas of the law relating to food safety and hygiene.
The enforcement of the law relating to food safety has undergone considerable change over the last ten years and no doubt will continue to do likewise in the future. There is an increase pressure on local authorities to carry out inspections and take action where there feel that standards are below that set by the law.
Inspectors not only have the power to prosecute, but also to issue enforcement notices and can ultimately close down food establishments where the situation is seen as particularly bad. Should you find yourself facing any form of enforcement action, we recommend that you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Throughout the country, Councils are implementing local rating schemes such as "Scores on the Doors" which award points for good practices. Backed by most consumer groups, the Food Standards Agency and the Chartered Institution of Environmental Health, these schemes can have either a positive or negative effect on business without officers having to go to court.
Faced with this array of powers, any business will want to use a solicitor with an in-depth knowledge and extensive experience to defend any actions that might be brought. This is where we can help. We operate on a national basis, so no matter where you are we can provide you with a lawyer to represent you and let you concentrate on running your business.
Our team has considerable experience in relation to food safety and standards, both on a legal and technical level including cases relating to :
Food Hygiene Standards
Foods of substandard quality
Foods with foreign bodies
Applicable Legislation :
Food Safety Act 1990
The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006
European Parliament Regulation (EC) 852/2004
