The Targeted Response Forum
30 April 2026Information-sharing framework to ensure a better response to incidents.
In response to lessons from complex incidents in recent years, IGD’s Technical Leaders Forum has worked closely with the Food Standards Agency to generate improved ways of working between the regulator and industry in the event of a food incident.
The Targeted Response Forum provides a structured way for earlier, cross‑sector sharing of information and signals across the food supply chain, helping industry, regulators, NGOs and other stakeholders manage emerging or potential food safety, food integrity and consumer-interest incidents more effectively.
The forum focuses on collaborative awareness and coordination, supporting improved alignment when multiple brands or businesses are affected while aiming to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in the food system.
Participation is voluntary and does not provide legal advice or change any organisation’s legal or regulatory responsibilities. Organisations must continue to comply with competition law and seek independent legal advice as needed.
The two documents below set out the working principles of the forum and clear rules of engagement for the businesses.
For any questions, please contact Matthew Stoughton Harris, Head of Resilience: [email protected]