FIR implementation - have your say Thank you for taking the time to complete our brief survey on the implementation of the Food Information Regulations. Your individual responses will be totally confidential. Question Title * Q1. Did you feel fully prepared for the changes? Yes No If No, please comment Question Title * Q2. From start to finish how long did implementing the required changes take? 1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6-12 months Over 12 months Other (please specify) Question Title * Q3. What was your main source of guidance when making the changes? Government web sites Trade bodies Local Authorities/Trading Standards Other source (please specify)/Comments Question Title * Q4. What was the most challenging element of implementation? Interpretation of regulations e.g. largest surface area etc Packaging redesign Font sizes Listing key allergens Other challenges/Comments Question Title * Q5. Have you used the FIR changes as an opportunity to introduce other information to your packaging e.g. nutritional information, front of pack traffic lights Yes No Comments Question Title * Q6. Did you need to engage additional resources to meet the changes? No - all in-house with existing resources Yes - additional staff recruited Yes - external agencies used Comments Question Title * Q7. Looking at the total costs of implementation, were these: More than expected As expected Less than expected Comments Question Title * Q8. Have those employees involved in the manufacturing process been trained on the FIR and the need to follow recipes correctly? Yes No Comments Question Title * Q9. Have you introduced additional auditing procedures with your suppliers in relation to allergens and ingredients? Yes No Comments Question Title * Q10. Have you advised your customers of the changes? Yes No Not relevant Question Title * Q11. Do you have any other comments on the implementation of the FIR? Question Title * Q12. If you are happy for The Grocer to speak to you about the changes please include your contact details: Name Position Organisation Telephone number Email address Thank you for completing the survey, please click the 'Finished' button below to submit your response. You will then be redirected to Food team page of the Roythornes web site. Finished
