Conwy

The Authority was carrying out its duties in relation to food sampling and the licensing of butchers� shops in a comprehensive and considered manner. It was noted that the Authority utilised the full range of formal enforcement actions in appropriate circumstances.

The operation of the Authority�s database gave concern in that the total number of overdue inspections was not being taken into account when planning future work. A lack of activity by the Authority in relation to feedingstuffs and food standards manufacturing premises meant that significant elements of enforcement across the whole of the food chain was receiving insufficient attention. The Authority�s authorisation procedures were also in need of review.

The Authority had recently introduced new procedures relating to it�s enforcement activities which when fully implemented will help to secure improvements in its service delivery.