Programme

Nature of sample

Co-ordinating body

Sampling frequency

Producer 

Unpasteurised cheese

TMBC

Annually

Producer x2

Fish products

TMBC

Annually

Producer 

Sandwich fillings

TMBC

Annually

Producer 

Meat products

TMBC

Annually

Samples of food, water and environmental swabs identified during food hygiene inspections, as a result of complaints and re-samples as a result of unsatisfactory results

TMBC

Monthly on-going

Study 83 – seeds and dried fruit

UK HSA - nationwide study

April 2024 - March 2025

Study 84 - Root vegetables UK HSA - nationwide study June 2025 - March 2026