Wild game guidance
Guidance for primary producers and food business operators on the hygienic production of wild game
Guidance on food safety and hygiene requirements that apply in the various situations in which wild game is hunted and supplied for human consumption.
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Revision history
| Revision number | Date | Purpose of revision | Revised by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | October 2024 | Minor revision of the guidance, which includes:
|
Meat Hygiene Policy |
| 2 | 25 July 2022 | Complete revision which includes:
|
Veterinary and Meat Hygiene Policy Team |
| 1 | November 2015 | Update | Paul Stubbington |
| 0 | June 2014 | Complete revision | Simon Tudor |
Summary
Purpose
To provide guidance on food safety and hygiene requirements that apply in the various situations in which wild game is hunted and supplied for human consumption.
Legal status
This guidance is intended to explain how to comply with regulatory requirements in relation to the supply of wild game and wild game meat for human consumption along with approaches that might be employed to provide confidence in food safety, but which are not a legal requirement to follow.
Who is this publication for?
This wild game guidance is intended for:
- primary producers (for example, hunters, members of hunting parties, shooting estates)
- food business operators (FBOs)
- enforcement officers of: Local Authorities (LAs) in England and Wales, District Councils in Northern Ireland; Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Which UK countries does this guidance apply to?
- England
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
Review date
The next scheduled review date for this guidance is October 2026.
Revision log
Published: 18 July 2022
Last updated: 14 October 2024