SFELC Sub-Committees

The two Sub-Committees are delegated to act on behalf of the main Committee in respect of those matters remitted for their attention and / or action.  In particular they should provide expert advice and guidance on issues of strategic importance in the field of enforcement and likely impact of any of the Committee recommendations. Sub-Committees provide a network to collate good practice identified by Food Liaison Groups and Working Groups and promote uptake nationally.

Sub-Committees oversee the work of Working Groups. They have a key role in ensuring work is delegated appropriately to Working Groups and Task Groups and in working together to avoid duplication of effort. The Chairperson of each Sub-Committee liaises directly with the SFELC Chairperson / Honorary Secretary in respect of those items which require the consideration of the main Committee to ensure that appropriate recommendations / reports are brought before the Committee for ratification and further action. 

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Inspection and Interventions Sub-Committee

The Inspection and Interventions Sub-Committee will be delegated to act on behalf of the Committee in respect of all matters relating to food inspections, and other interventions. This includes premises inspection under FLRS or OCV regimes, business advice and technical matters related to food safety or food standards.

Chair – Andrew Morrison (Aberdeen City Council)

Minute secretary – Angeline Michael (Food Standards Scotland)

Bryan Campbell (Food Standards Scotland)

Craig Smith (West Lothian Council)

Graeme Corner (Highland Council)

Helen Henderson (Clackmannanshire Council)

Paul Birkin (Glasgow City Council)

Food Standards subcommittee

The Food Standards Subcommittee supports SFELC in dealing with new and arising food standards, labelling and compositional issues relating to food enforcement.  Much of this work has involved The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (FIR) which enable Regulation EU No.1169/2011 Food Information to Consumers.

Chair – Jane Couper (Tayside Scientific Services)

Minute secretary – Angeline Michael (Food Standards Scotland)

Carolyn Cooper (Glasgow City Council)

Gerry Fallon (South Ayrshire Council)

Grainne Gilson (Food Standards Scotland)

John Bell (Aberdeenshire Council)

Lynda Browning (Health Protection Scotland)

Margaret Gregory (Angus Council)

Paul Bradley (West Lothian Council)

Feedingstuffs Subcommittees

The Feeding Stuffs Sub-committee is primarily focused on the future delivery options for feed in Scotland, as well as earned recognition, officer competency and imports.  The future delivery model is presently under consideration by the FSS Board in liaison with SCOTTS. 

Chair – Maureen McLarty (South Ayrshire Council)