Criticism of new food board

The newly established Food Safety Board of Ireland has been criticised for its failure to include any food scientists

The newly established Food Safety Board of Ireland has been criticised for its failure to include any food scientists. Dr John Donovan, of the Irish Research Scientists' Association, said it was "shameful" that consumers were being asked to put their faith in a board which excluded food scientists.

"If this board is to function effectively then it must have expert food scientists and technologists participating on it," said Dr Donovan.

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