General functions in relation to food
7Provision of advice, information and assistance to other persons
1
The Agency has the function of—
a
providing advice and information to the general public (or any section of the public) in respect of matters connected with food safety or other interests of consumers in relation to food;
b
providing advice, information or assistance in respect of such matters to any person who is not a public authority.
2
The function under subsection (1)(a) shall be carried out (without prejudice to any other relevant objectives) with a view to ensuring that members of the public are kept adequately informed about and advised in respect of matters which the Agency considers significantly affect their capacity to make informed decisions about food.