25Reporting on enforcement action by others
(1)In consequence of the exercise of its function under section 3(1)(e), Food Standards Scotland may make a report to any enforcement authority on the authority’s performance in enforcing any food legislation.
(2)A report under subsection (1) may include guidance as to action which Food Standards Scotland considers—
(a)is necessary to enable the enforcement authority to meet any standards determined under section 23(1) which apply, or
(b)otherwise, would help to improve the performance of the authority.
(3)Food Standards Scotland may direct an authority to which a report has been made under subsection (1)—
(a)to arrange for the publication (in such manner as may be specified) of—
(i)the report, or
(ii)specified information relating to the report, or
(b)to notify Food Standards Scotland (within such period as may be specified) of what action the authority has taken or proposes to take in response to the report.
(4)In subsection (3), “specified” means specified in the direction.