11. Continual review of classifications
11.1 In Scotland, FSS advises the relevant LA of any actionable OC results as soon as the result is made available by the laboratory via SMC email alerts. On receipt of this notification from FSS, the LA may consult with a number of other parties to ensure the level of risk is dealt with adequately. This may include:
- the harvester
- FSS (Incidents Team)
- testing laboratory
- local industry
- SEPA
- Scottish Water (SW)
- Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA).
11.2 The LA should ensure that the FBO continues to supply product in compliance with the health standards when results out-with classification are found. In addition, the LA may wish to put in place plans to investigate the cause of any unusually high results. This is further outlined in Annex 1; ‘Local Action Groups’ (LAG) and ‘Local Action Plans’ (LAP).
11.3 If initial analysis, indicates the E. Coli result is over the statutory maximum (prohibited status), the area must be closed by the LA under a Temporary Closure Notice (TCN).
11.4 FSS have provided LA’s with the delegated power to serve these temporary closure notices under OCR.
11.5 For the TCN to be revoked, the LA will first carry out a risk assessment and liaise with FSS. Once satisfied there is no underlying issue in the area, FSS require 2 sample results <RL (supplied at least 7 days apart) before the TCN is revoked.