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Form 96A.2 Order (Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998, Section 52)
This form is an Order issued under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998, specifically referencing Section 52. You use it when a formal order needs to be documented or served within the context of food safety regulations in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 96A.2 Order (Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998, Section 52)
This form is an Order issued under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998, specifically referencing Section 52. You use it when a formal order needs to be documented or served within the context of food safety regulations in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to reference Section 52 specifically on the document!
- 2Failing to specify which food safety issue the order relates to
- 3Incorrectly dating the submission relative to the order date
- 4Omitting the required signatures from authorized personnel
- 5Not clearly stating the name of the entity receiving the order
Plain English
Think of this as a formal instruction slip from the Courts Service regarding food safety issues. It documents an official decision related to how food is handled, prepared, or sold in Ireland. This form makes sure everyone knows what the authority has ordered.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is triggered by when the order was made; check the issuance date carefully. There is no general filing window listed in this title alone.
- 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
- When you need to formally record an order related to Irish food safety regulations.
- If the order stems specifically from Section 52 of the Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998.
- Use this when serving a directive issued by the courts regarding food safety matters.
- It is used for formal documentation, not just informal notes.
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Use this form or another form?
Food Safety Notice
If you only need to issue a warning or notification without a full 'Order'
✓ Check if the action requires a binding directive.
General Food Safety Compliance Certificate
For routine certification of compliance, not specific orders
✓ Check for scope (is it general or targeted?).
Court Summons (Food Safety)
If you are summoning someone to appear regarding a food safety issue
✓ Check the section reference.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is triggered by when the order was made; check the issuance date carefully. There is no general filing window listed in this title alone.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all parties involved (e.g., business name, individual) are correctly named.
- 2Verify the exact date the Order is being issued on the form.
- 3Confirm that the specific grounds for the Section 52 order are clearly stated.
- 4Check that the receiving party's address aligns with official records.
- 5Sign or digitally authenticate the document according to court rules.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all relevant sections of Form 96A.2 accurately.
- 2Obtain necessary signatures from authorized parties (e.g., Food Safety Authority representative).
- 3Date and stamp the form where required by the Courts Service.
- 4Submit the completed order through the designated Courts Service channel (online/physical).
Known limitations
- 1This form only documents the Order; it does not automatically enforce it.
- 2It is an Order under Section 52, so use this if the issue isn't covered elsewhere in the Act.
- 3The specific penalties or requirements are detailed within the body of the order itself, not just on the form header.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It may require accompanying documentation.
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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 remains an active Order document under the Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998. It is used when a formal directive relating to food safety needs to be officially documented by the Courts Service of Ireland.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the date of the Act reference has changed.
- Confirm the specific wording used for 'Section 52' remains current.
- Verify any updates to the required signatory fields.
- Look for changes in the Courts Service branding or layout.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCAct Reference: Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 52
- SRCForm Number: 96A.2
- SRCContext: Formal Order documentation for food safety matters.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific mandatory fields not listed here.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a simple 'Notice' instead of a binding 'Order'.
Not clearly identifying *why* Section 52 was invoked (the grounds).
Using outdated details about the food safety breach or recipient.
Assuming filing it with CRO is enough; Courts Service filing is primary.
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