Food Safety Authority of Ireland

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) was established under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998. This Act was enacted in July 1998 and came into effect on 1st January 1999.
The principal function of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is to protect consumers and raise compliance through partnership, science and food law enforcement.

The FSAI are a statutory, independent and science-based body, dedicated to protecting public health and consumer interests in the area of food safety and hygiene.

Criteria for Small Business to work with FSAI:

FSAI does not define a small food business and therefore there are no criteria set. The resources and information is made available to all food businesses, regardless of size.

Supports for Small Food and Drinks Businesses:

The FSAI has a range of information resources available to all food businesses including events, e-learning, Brexit information and advice. Visit their website for more information.

Funding for Small Food and Drinks Businesses:

FSAI does not offer any funding.