Programme
| Nature of sample | Co-ordinating body | Sampling frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Producer - unpasteurised milk and 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 ongoing |
| Reactive study* | UK HSA- Nationwide Study | tbc |
| *Study 77-Ready to eat salads from retail and catering premises | UK HSA- Nationwide Study | April 2023-March 2024 |
| Study 78- Hygiene in catering premises | UK HSA- Nationwide Study | April 2023-October 2023 |
| Study 79 Cooked ready to eat sliced or cut meats from retail or catering | UK HSA- Nationwide Study | October 2023-March 2024 |
* The topic for the Reactive Response Study will be decided in a separate consultation as the study format is designed to allow it to be a response to an issue of public health concern that arises during the year.