The potential introduction of the Border Target Operating Model by the UK and devolved Governments, is amongst the topics being discussed at a Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum in October.
The online conference, which takes place on Thursday 12th October, will cover priorities for food safety in the UK.
Discussions will be focused around approaches to food safety, with possible structural changes in the oversight of food safety regulatory bodies in the UK. It will look at next steps for policy, regulation, industry action and international relationships.
As well as TOM, the Forum will also look at the potential move away from present EU models of regulating safety and standards of food products.
Other areas to be discussed include:
- Proposed policy updates following the FSA consultation for a modernised food hygiene delivery model
- Disparities in food hygiene practice between England and devolved administrations
- Support required by local authorities and businesses for implementation
A number of keynote sessions will be available during the event, including speakers such as Rebecca Sudworth, Director of Policy, Food Standards Agency; Professor Alan Boobis, Professor of Biochemical Pharmacology, Imperial College London; and Chair of the Committee on Toxicity; and Kate Halliwell, chief scientific officer, Food and Drink Federation.
Registration for the conference can be found here.
