CEO and owner of 2 Sisters questioned by Committee
25 October 2017
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds two sessions for its inquiry into the allegations of food safety breaches at 2 Sisters Food Group.
- Watch Parliament TV: 2 Sisters and Standards in Poultry Processing (10.15am session)
- Watch Parliament TV: 2 Sisters and Standards in Poultry Processing (2.45pm session)
- Inquiry: 2 Sisters and Standards in Poultry Processing
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 25 October 2017, The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Session 1
At 10.15am
- Richard Griffiths, Chief Executive, British Poultry Council
- Jim Moseley, Chief Executive, Red Tractor
- Sue Lockhart, Head of Assurance, Red Tractor
- Mark Proctor, CEO, BRC Global Standards
- David Brackston, Technical Director, BRC Global Standards
Session 2
At 2.45pm
- Mr Jan Britton, Chief Executive, Sandwell Metropolitan Council
- Mr Bob Charnley, Trading Standards Officer, Sandwell Metropolitan Council
- Jason Feeney CBE, Chief Executive, Food Standards Agency
- Jose Gomez-Luengo, Audit Veterinary Leader, Food Standards Agency
At 3.45pm
- Ranjit Singh Boparan, Chief Executive, 2 Sisters Food Group
- Mr Chris Gilbert-Wood, Group Technical Director, 2 Sisters Food Group
Neil Parish, Chair, said:
"We hope that looking into the recent reports of malpractice at the 2 Sisters plant will assist in rectifying the situation and putting in place safeguards that mean similar incidents do not happen again. This case highlights how important it is for the regulatory and accreditation bodies to work together effectively and restore confidence in both public food hygiene and farming across the country."
Ongoing inquiry
The inquiry will look into the role and performance of the Food Standards Agency, Sandwell Metropolitan Council and accreditation bodies. It will also explore the potential ramifications of the allegations made against 2 Sisters for the poultry sector and the wider food chain.
Further information
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