OTM meeting 2 July 2002

Wednesday 16 October 2002

The meeting was held at Congress House in london.

FSA chair Sir John Krebs told the 120 people at the public meeting, including delegates from the farm and food industries, scientists and consumer representatives, that the requirement to review the OTM Rule in 2002 was set out in the Agency's original 'Review of BSE Controls', released in December 2000. He added that the Agency expected to complete the OTM Rule review by early 2003.

Presentations were made at the meeting by SEAC Chair Professor Peter Smith, NFU Scotland President Jim Walker, British Meat Federation Director Peter Scott, and Dr John Godfrey, member of the consumer organisation Foodaware.

Questions and contributions were then taken from the floor, with Sir John chairing a panel including the above speakers and Kevin Hawkins, Safeway's Director of Communications; and Dick Sibley, Senior Vice-President of the British Cattle Veterinary Association.

A further public meeting will be held by the FSA as part of the public consultation process on any proposed changes.