The Food Safety Consultative Council (FSCC) of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) will host an event focused on the evolution of online food delivery, the food safety considerations of consumers, business and regulators, and keeping pace in the rapidly innovating food sector.

The open meeting, taking place online from 2-4pm this Thursday (17 November), will examine a number of topics, including how consumers must be able to trust in food safety and hygiene practices, and the importance of operators and innovators adhering to food safety and food hygiene legislation.

Attendees will also hear how regulators can best support the sale and supply of safe food online as consumers seek convenience, choice and home delivery.

The event is an opportunity for consumers, industry and regulators to learn more about developments and trends in online sales, supply and distribution of food.

Consumer issues and the response of industry and regulators will also be discussed as speakers will detail the food safety considerations for selling online.

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The free event will be chaired by journalist, author and broadcaster Suzanne Campbell.

Speakers will include FSAI CEO Dr Pamela Byrne, FSCC chair Ray Bowe, FSAI senior technical executive Sinéad Murphy, Deliveroo senior policy advisor Thomas Winders, Manna Drone Delivery commercial operations lead Liang Feng, and DropChef co-founder Roman Grogan.

More information, including the full event programme and details on how to register are available here.

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