The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) was established under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998.
The principal function of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is to protect consumers and raise compliance through partnership, science and food law enforcement.
They are a statutory, independent and science-based body, dedicated to protecting public health and consumer interests in the area of food safety and hygiene.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) was established under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998.
Board Bias mission is to drive through market insight and, in partnership with industry, the commercial success of a world class Irish food, drink and horticulture industry.
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers and existing and potential customers throughout the world. There objective is to develop markets for Irish suppliers and to bring the taste of Irish food to more tables world-wide.
www.bordbia.ie
In carrying out its mandate the Department undertakes a variety of functions including:
- Policy advice and development on all areas of Departmental responsibility.
- Representation in international especially EU and national negotiations.
- Development and implementation of national and EU schemes in support of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, Forestry and Rural Environment.
- Monitoring and controlling aspects of Food Safety.
- Control and audit of public expenditure under its control.
- Regulation of the agriculture, fisheries, and food industries through national and EU legislation.
- Monitoring and controlling animal and plant health and animal welfare.
- Monitoring and direction of State Bodies engaged in the following areas – research training and advice – market development and promotion- industry regulation and development- commercial activities.
- Direct provision of support services to Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Forestry.
Food Drink Ireland (FDI) is the main trade association for the food and drink industry in Ireland. It represents the interests of over 150 food, drink and non-food grocery manufacturers and suppliers. FDI is committed to ensuring an environment exists which is conducive to the success and further growth of the food and drink industry in Ireland FDI provides leadership and direction on a number of key strategic issues, including the economic importance of the sector, competitiveness, research & development, trade, skills and education.
https://www.fooddrinkireland.ie/Sectors/FDI/FDI.nsf/vPages/Home!OpenDocument
The Local Enterprise Office Wexford offers support to start ups and small businesses in a number of ways. These supports include training programmes, advice and information through our mentor programme and selective financial assistance.
The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/
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