Enforcement of hygiene legislation on farms in England

Friday 1 December 2006

From 1 January 2006, new European Union (EU) food hygiene legislation has applied and has extended hygiene controls on farms, in most cases for the first time. Local authorities with responsibilities relating to animal health and feeding stuffs on farms are expected to undertake enforcement of these new requirements with effect from 1 December 2006.

More information about the new arrangements can be found in the letter to local authorities at the link below. The letter confirms the arrangements for funding this activity and training of local authority staff.