The Food Standards Agency today welcomed the appointment of its board member Valerie Howarth to the House of Lords. She is one of 15 new peers appointed today.

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Suzi Leather, deputy chair of the Agency said:


” Valerie has been a valued member of our Board since the launch of the Agency last year. I have no doubt that with her wealth of experience she will make a significant contribution to the work of the House of Lords. For the Agency, we are delighted that her appointment means there will be a new consumer champion in the Lord’s, with an in-depth knowledge of the key issues concerning protecting people’s health and the interest of consumers in relation to food. “


Valerie Howarth has been a member of the Agency Board since inception, 1st April 2000. She is the Chief Executive of Childline.

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