Food sampling

Food sampling is the main surveillance mechanism for assessing the safety and authenticity of foods placed on the market.

Scientist adding chemical to piece of meat in a petri dish

Food sampling carried out by local authorities provides the principal surveillance mechanism for assessing the safety and authenticity of foods placed on the market. This generates valuable evidence to support risk assessment and the targeting of further surveillance and enforcement activities. 

There are several food sampling programmes:

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