Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Food Sampling

The food health and safety section undertakes a variety of proactive ane reactive food sampling initiatives. Samples are regularly collected from retailers, producers and manufacturers throughout the borough.

This food is examined for microbiological quality and assessed for compliance with statutory rquirements and recommended guidelines.

Telford and Wrekin also participates in regional and national sampling programmes co-ordinated by organisations including the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) and the Food Standards Agency. These are often targeted surveys looking at high risk foods.

Further information can be found at:

The Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS)

Contact us:
Environmental Health
Telford & Wrekin Council
P O Box 214
Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
TF3 4LE

Tel: 01952 381818
Fax: 01952 381860
E-mail: environmental.health@telford.gov.uk