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<p>When the Food Standards Agency is notified of a potential food incident, such as
sewage spills, which may lead to a food safety risk, it works with local authorities
to take appropriate action to protect public health.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Fish and
fishery products sold for consumption in the United Kingdom must meet the requirements
of food hygiene legislation. Local authorities are responsible for enforcement and
carry out official controls, such as inspection and taking samples for laboratory
testing, to verify that food business operators comply with the legislation.</p><p>Food
businesses are responsible for ensuring the food sold is safe to eat and that fishery
products comply with the relevant health standards. There is currently no evidence
that fish caught in UK waters are unsafe to eat.</p>
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