Monmouthshire

The Authority was carrying out a range of activities and had achieved its target of 100% of food hygiene inspections in 2003-2004. It was developing a range of advice to businesses and had
volunteered to take on the role of Home Authority to Farmers Markets in Wales.

There was concern that the Authority had inappropriately authorised a number of officers to carry out some duties, specifically food standards and the inspection seizure and detention of food, that were not in accordance with qualification requirements.

The Authority had identified some necessary improvements to its food law enforcement service in its Service Delivery Plan. Whilst the Authority had not drawn up all policies and procedures required it was recognised that progress had been made. Their further development should assist in improving service delivery.