orangisations which protect the consumer

Question 1

what do EHOs have responsibility for?

Answer 1

• enforcing the food safety act (1990) in relation to the local community and so ensuring that consumers are protected against the risk of food poisoning
• enforcing hygiene regulations covering food premises and for general food safety
• visiting food businesses, identifying potential hazards, carrying out risk assessments
• taking samples of foods to be tested
• closing down of premises

Question 2

what are the responsibilities of the food standard agency?

Answer 2

• protection of public health in relation to food hygiene and food safety - hygiene ratings issued
• licensing of meat-processing companies and hygiene controls on meat and meat products
• controlling the production of novel foods
• control of genetically modified food
• licensing and inspection of manufacturers who produce irradiated food
• monitoring the use of food additives
• monitoring the composition of food and food labelling
• advice about the nutrient content of foods and dietary issues

Question 3

what are the responsibilities of TSOs?

Answer 3

• enforcing the food safety act 1990 where it deals with the labelling of food
• enforcing the weights and measures act 1963
• enforcing the trades description act 1968
• responsible for ensuring that all foods are sold in metric weights
• testing samples of food and drink for safety and quality

Question 4

what does the weights and measures act 1985 enforce?

Answer 4

•his act makes it illegal to give short weight or an inadequate quantity. TSOs make sure that consumers are not given less than they have paid for and that traders do not use inaccurate weighing and measuring equipment

Question 5

what are the responsibilities of the CAB?

Answer 5

•if you have a problem, CAB will give you advice on the next steps to take