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Form 96A.1 Notice Of Application - Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998, Section 52
This form is a formal Notice of Application under Section 52 of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998. You use it when applying for something related to food safety regulations in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 96A.1 Notice Of Application - Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998, Section 52
This form is a formal Notice of Application under Section 52 of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998. You use it when applying for something related to food safety regulations in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure your application directly references Section 52 of the Food Safety Authority Act 1998.
- 2Failing to specify which part of Section 52 applies.
- 3Missing required supporting documents (e.g., certificates).
- 4Using an outdated version of Form 96A.1.
- 5Incorrectly identifying the applicant's business registration details.
Plain English
Simply put, this document tells the courts or relevant body that you are officially asking for something concerning Irish food standards. Think of it as your formal request slip related to food safety laws.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The specific deadline depends on when your need arises, but you must apply promptly after the relevant food safety event occurs. Check if there is a fixed timeframe mentioned in the form's instructions.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need this form when formally applying for something specific related to Irish food safety regulations.
- Use it if your application falls directly under Section 52 of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998.
- Select this over other forms when the core subject is a formal 'Notice of Application' regarding food safety.
- This is used to tell the authority you are starting an official process, not just providing general information.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Food Safety Query
If your need is informational rather than a formal application under Section 52.
✓ Check if the query requires a specific submission type.
Application for Registration (Other Act)
If you are applying for food safety approval under a different piece of Irish legislation.
✓ Verify which Act governs your specific need.
Notification of Change (Food Safety)
If you are updating existing details rather than starting a brand new application process.
✓ Confirm if the change is minor or major enough to warrant Section 52 notice.
Deadline or filing window
The specific deadline depends on when your need arises, but you must apply promptly after the relevant food safety event occurs. Check if there is a fixed timeframe mentioned in the form's instructions.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required fields are completed; do not leave them blank.
- 2Attach copies of supporting documents as listed in the guidance (if applicable).
- 3Double-check that your business name matches official records (e.g., CRO registration).
- 4Confirm the correct contact details for follow-up inquiries.
- 5Verify the date you are submitting the application.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 96A.1 clearly and legibly.
- 2Gather all necessary evidence or supporting paperwork related to your food safety matter.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland guidelines.
- 4Submit the completed package to the designated authority (likely the Food Safety Authority of Ireland).
- 5Keep a copy of the signed, submitted form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee approval; it only constitutes the *notice* that you have applied.
- 2The specific requirements of Section 52 are detailed in the Act, not solely on this form.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify which regional office within Ireland handles the application.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is the current official Notice of Application for food safety matters under Irish law. It remains a primary document when initiating an application to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp for the latest revision.
- Confirm the specific name of the Act mentioned (Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998).
- Verify that 'Section 52' is correctly cited on the form header.
- Review if any boxes related to specific food types have been added or removed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 96A.1
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998
- SRCSpecific Provision Cited: Section 52
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact required recipient department within the FSAI.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Notice of Application' with just 'Application Form'; they are often used interchangeably but have specific legal weight.
Not knowing *why* Section 52 applies to your food safety issue—check the Act itself if unsure.
Assuming that filling out this form automatically starts a review; sometimes preliminary checks happen first.
Mistaking this for a compliance report; it is an application *to start* a process, not necessarily a final report of compliance.
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