Membership and Terms of Reference
Friday 23 November 2001
Terms of reference and mebership of the Consultative Group on Campylobacter and Salmonella in Chickens (CGCSC)
Terms of Reference
To assist the Food Standards Agency develop and implement strategies for the reduction of Campylobacter and Salmonella in chickens.
The Group is likely to meet formally twice a year to:
- discuss development of, and approaches taken in implementing the strategies;
- help monitor and assess progress of the work put in place; and
- provide information which will help the FSA in its work.
The Group has an important role in contributing to technical discussions and providing support to the Agency in its work on the reduction of Campylobacter and Salmonella in chickens. It does not provide formal advice to the Agency or have a decision making role.
Membership
The Food Standards Agency has invited the major stakeholders in the chicken production sector to participate in the Consultative Group. A full membership list is attached at Annex A. In summary membership comprises:
10 FSA officials (including Chair)
5 officials from other government departments
ACMSF representative
8 industry representatives
British Veterinary Association representative
2 consumer representatives