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Evaluation of the exposure of the Irish population to metals of toxicology via diet and drinking water

Folic acid is the synthetic form of the B vitamin known as folate.

The average daily salt intake in Ireland is high - approximately 10g in adults.

Continued surveillance of the Irish food supply for contaminants, residues, food additives and essential nutrients is required to ensure the continuing safety of Irish food

A wide range of food is available in Ireland today, and whether that food is produced by a large multi-national company or a small local food producer, it must be safe for consumers to eat.

Food Service, Retail and Manufacturing Sectors

Guidance for Food Businesses

Our mission is to protect consumers’ health and consumers’ interests by ensuring that food consumed, distributed, marketed or produced in the State meets the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Is é ár misean sláinte tomhaltóirí agus leasanna tomhaltóirí a chosaint trína chinntiú go gcomhlíonann an bia a itear, a dháiltear, a ndéantar margaíocht air nó a tháirgtear sa Stát na caighdeáin is airde maidir le sábháilteacht agus sláinteachas bia.