Strategy 2019-2023 - The Food Safety Authority of Ireland
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Strategy 2019–2023
OUR VISION
Safe and trustworthy food for everyone
OUR MISSION
Our Goals
We protect consumers and
raise compliance through partnership,
science and food law enforcement
OUR VALUES
Integrity, respect, passion, transparency,
teamwork and collaborationOUR GOALS Enforcement and compliance Science, expertise and evidence Engagement and communication Organisational excellence
Goal 1
Enforcement and compliance
To enforce food law and increase compliance, in collaboration with
our regulatory partners, through a world-class food control system
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1 Lead and support Ireland’s food • Comprehensive, effective and
safety regulators to implement a consistent official controls are
fair, consistent and effective system in place across the FSAI and the
of enforcement. official agencies, thereby delivering
increased standards of food safety
2 Manage risks in the food chain and
and innovative solutions to reduce risk.
respond effectively to any national
or international food incident or crisis. • The safety, authenticity and
integrity of the food supply chain
3 Ensure the safety, integrity and
in Ireland is enhanced through
authenticity of the food chain by
official controls that detect and
detecting, deterring and preventing
deter non-compliances, including
breaches of food law, and taking
fraudulent practices.
action to protect consumers.
• Ireland’s official food controls for
4 Strive for a world-class official
food safety are demonstrated
food control system for Ireland
to be among the world’s best
which delivers the best outcomes
operational models.
for consumers.Goal 2
Science, expertise and evidence
To advance food safety and integrity through independent
science, expertise and a strong evidence base
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1 Support risk-based decision-making • Research to strengthen the
and policy with high-quality, science and evidence base for risk
independent expertise. assessments that support risk-based
controls and policy advice.
2 Expand the evidence base
through research, coordinated • Proactive identification and
studies and scientific collaboration. communication of emerging
risks to the food chain.
3 Advance risk assessment practice
to promote trust and engagement. • Recognition of the FSAI as a
science-based organisation
4 Grow our ability to identify emerging
with a highly skilled and
risks and threats to the food chain.
committed scientific staff.
5 Influence the development of
• EU and international food
food standards and enforcement
standards and controls that
approaches at European and
protect the consumer and
international level.
are proportionate to the risks.Goal 3
Engagement and communication
To be a leader in the safety and integrity of food through
communication, partnership, collaboration and advocacy
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1 Provide clear and evidence-based • Ireland is recognised as a leader
advice and information to promote in the safety and integrity of food.
food safety and build compliance
• Our partners and collaborators
with food law.
continue to advocate for a strong
2 Work in partnership with Government, food safety system.
other state agencies, academia and
• We are recognised as the leading
civil society organisations to champion
authoritative source for information
food safety within Ireland.
on the safety and integrity of food
3 Collaborate with key stakeholders to in Ireland.
foster and promote a culture of food
• Our communications are accurate
safety and compliance within Ireland’s
and timely and provide relevant
food industry.
information for our stakeholders.
4 Improve our capacity and capability
by working with others to advocate for
safe and trustworthy food for everyone.Goal 4
Organisational excellence
To empower our people, strengthen our systems, and develop our
culture to achieve organisational excellence and maximise our impact
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1 Ensure a high-performing and • A high-performing, collaborative and
empowering culture for our people, well-governed organisation delivering
built on innovation, shared values on its ambitious strategic goals.
and teamwork.
• A data-centric organisation which
2 Provide a robust and targeted utilises advanced information systems
information framework to deliver to support its decision-making and
internal efficiencies and meet enhance stakeholder engagement.
stakeholder and customer needs.
• The FSAI is good value for money
3 Ensure that our governance structures in terms of its role in ensuring safe
support informed and accountable and trustworthy food for everyone.
decision-making underpinned by
responsive leadership, risk management
processes and compliance.
4 Embed a culture of quality through
ensuring that systems, processes and
procedures meet the highest standards.
5 Enhance recognition of the FSAI’s
identity, influence and reputation
among staff, stakeholders and
customers.Food Safety Authority of Ireland
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