Falkirk Council

Some of our key tasks are to:

• undertake Food Hygiene and Food Standards inspections at a frequency determined by risk assessment or otherwise in compliance with statute law or centrally issued guidance
• investigate food complaints
• carry out a Food Sampling programme and other sampling activities
• maintain records and report on our activities at required intervals.
  • reports for all Scottish Councils can be found here
• check all ship cargo manifests, to monitor movement of foodstuffs and to implement sampling or regulatory actions where appropriate
• inspect ships and issue certificates as necessary
• ensure the availability of food hygiene education and training
• investigate all notified cases of Food Poisoning or similar illness in conjunction with Forth Valley Health Board
• enforce the ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces

We also work in partnership with Food Standards Agency Scotland| and Food Standards Agency UK|. You can read their Audit Reports on Falkirk Council here|.

Food Enforcement Policy|