Enforcement
It is not expected that the requirements for this Regulation will require additional inspection visits, rather discussions with FBOs would be expected to take place within the programmed inspection schedule. Inspection frequencies are for LAs to determine in line with the COP.
In general FBOs should be able to provide enforcement officials with:
- information on how best practice has been identified and implemented. This may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that show practical steps being taken by the food business to mitigate acrylamide in their products
- appropriate documentation to show how the relevant mitigation measures have
been applied.
AOs may wish to take samples on a risk basis in line with the provisions of Regulation (EC) 882/2004 to check the levels of acrylamide in food, although this is not necessary for assessing compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2158.
Where an FBO cannot demonstrate appropriate mitigation steps have been considered within their FSMS and subsequently implemented, the AO may consider taking action. The Regulation is enforced in Scotland by the Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).