to push back against an EU proposal to phase out flavourings that add a smoky taste to meats, fish and crisps, documents show.
Records released to The Irish Times under the Freedom of Information Act show the food industry lobbied several ministers beforehand to push Ireland to oppose the decision.A Dubliner returning to France after 15 years away: ‘Here are some of the many changes I noticed’Kerry Group Meat Industry Ireland, which represents the sector, said the change might push producers back to traditional methods like smokehouses, which was “illogical” as they were less healthy. The lobby group told the meeting businesses would be open to “reformulating” current flavourings, but would need time to do that.
The notes said Mr Heydon should outline that despite “perceived flaws” in the evidence against the flavourings, the Department of Health was satisfied that it was “sufficient to support the future ban”. Records show former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock was involved in lobbying his former Government colleagues about the issue, on behalf of Kerry Group.