Elliott Review into integrity and safety of meat products published

"I am pleased to see the final report from the Elliott review into the integrity and assurance of food supply networks, commissioned in the aftermath of the horse meat contamination last year. 
 
Many of Professor Elliott’s conclusions echo those made by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee in its two reports on Contamination of Beef Products and Food Contamination.   
 
In particular, both the Committee and Professor Elliott raised concerns about the reduced capacity for testing in the UK and stressed the need for more Public Analysts to undertake such testing. The Government must set out how it intends to deliver this. 
 
We also welcome the creation of a Food Crime Unit which should help to deter criminals from seeking to defraud consumers. The food and drink sector plays a crucial role in all of our lives and its integrity is of the utmost importance.

Professor Elliott has kindly agreed to give oral evidence to the Committee this autumn when we will examine his report and the Government’s response to it."

A date will be announced shortly.

Further information

• EFRA Committee report: Food security
• EFRA Committee report: Food contamination
• EFRA Committee report: Contamination of beef products
• EFRA Committee special report: Contamination of beef products: Government response (PDF 162 KB)