Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998

Research by Authority.

18.—(1) The Authority may undertake, commission or collaborate in research projects and activities on issues relating to food, and may, for this purpose, participate in research projects and activities on issues relating to food involving parties from outside the State.

(2) In deciding whether to exercise its powers under subsection (1), the Authority shall have regard to any undertaking, commission or collaboration in such projects or activities by other persons in the State.