Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the advice and support her Department has provided to food and feed producers arising from the introduction of the hygiene package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5925/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The food and feed hygiene legislation which came into effect from the beginning of this year brings together, updates and consolidates EU food and feed legislation. The legislation covers all food business operators throughout the food chain from farmer to retailer and the controls involved are operated by a number of Departments and official agencies in Ireland.

With regard to those coming within the remit of my Department, there has been ongoing consultation with the relevant stakeholders on the implications of the legislation and their obligations. In addition, the FSAI has prepared an information pack on the new food law which is available to all members of the public.