§ The Countess of Marasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether current legislation adequately meets the different circumstances which pertain to small food-producing businesses compared with those of large producers in the event of a food poisoning incident or outbreak. [HL2488]
§ Baroness Jay of PaddingtonAll food businesses, of whatever size, have a legal obligation not to supply unsafe food to the public. The Food Safety Act 1990 provides statutory powers for food authorities and for Ministers, if needed, to take action in the event that a producer fails to meet this obligation. We believe that these powers are sufficiently flexible to address the situation of all types and sizes of business which may be associated with a food safety problem.