Following a comprehensive procurement process, and extensive engagement with industry and stakeholders, Eville and Jones and Hallmark Meat Hygiene have both been successful in their bids to supply vets and meat inspectors for the delivery of Official Controls in meat plants.
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles gave evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) yesterday (12 March 2024) setting out the urgent need to address the shortage of vets and, together with FSS, highlighting the need for action to significantly improve recruitment and retention of Official Veterinarians across the UK.
One woman has been fined after pleading guilty following a successful prosecution by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for intentionally obstructing an National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officer during an unannounced visit
KTM Meats Ltd admitted responsibility for using dirty trays following an unannounced FSA inspection.
Noor Halal Foods Ltd pleaded guilty to ID mark failings and a hygiene offence at the site.
The UK’s two food regulators today published a draft review with a series of recommendations for the meat industry and the regulators themselves aimed at improving compliance and assurance in the meat processing industry.
Where you need to apply for approval of a food or meat establishment, either the FSA or your local authority depending on the type of your establishment and your location.
How to apply for approval by the Food Standards Agency, approval assessment and right of appeal.
Shaping a future regulatory framework for precision bred food and feed products.
How to apply for authorisation to carry out on farm slaughter of farmed game and poultry
Where you need to apply for approval of a food or meat establishment depending on the type of your establishment and your location.
Guidance on use of alternative sanitation systems for the disinfection of cutting tools in slaughterhouses and game handling establishments.
The list of CBD food products on sale in England and Wales which have a credible application for authorisation with the FSA. We are advising that products not on the list should be removed from sale.
Legal requirements and standards for approved meat establishments.
Extraction solvents authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.
Feed detoxification processes authorisation requirements.
PARNUTs application requirements.
Feed additive authorisation guidance and what you need to submit as part of a feed additive application.
How to apply to be an Official Veterinarian and their role
Joint statement by the Partnership Working Group Sub-Group to facilitate the supply of Qurbani meat and offal to the Muslim community during Eid al-Adha 2024 in England and Wales.
Risk analysis is the process of assessing, managing and communicating food and animal feed safety risks. It’s how we ensure high standards of food and feed safety and protect consumers.
Pre-market approval procedure for food and animal feed products and processes requiring authorisation.
What you need to submit as part of your regulated product application.
Descriptions of the legal requirements from each regulation that applies to meat establishments.