Food Safety and Regulatory Measures

Biography

Ian Thomas was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1993 and he is a barrister in the Chambers of Stephen Hockman QC, 6 Pump Court, Temple. London. He is also a qualified lawyer in the Republic of Ireland. Ian is a specialist regulatory lawyer practising in the law relating to food and beverages. He is instructed by clients from across the entire spectrum of the food sector including primary producers, abattoirs, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and businesses in the hospitality sector, and also by the regulators. Ian has experience of a wide range of food law matters including, food safety and hygiene, food information and claims, borderline products, food supplements, traceability, withdrawals and recalls, animal welfare and cattle identification. A large part of Ian’s practice involves the interpretation and application of EU law. He advises on non-contentious compliance issues as well as contentious matters and appears in court in relation to general enforcement issues, challenging the actions of the regulators and appealing notices, and prosecuting and defending food law matters in the criminal courts. Ian is a regular speaker at food law and regulatory events and he is an experienced legal trainer. In addition to his food law work, Ian’s practice includes other regulatory law matters such as health and safety, trading standards and consumer protection, licensing and environmental. Ian is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to receive instructions directly from clients as part of the public access scheme. He is a member of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology, the Food Law Group, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association.

Abstract

Abstract : Understanding the food regulatory lifecycle