This Council has the following standards in relation to Food and Animal Health and Agriculture:
Food
We aim to ensure that:
- Food Businesses are Registered.
- Butchers are licensed.
- Food is correctly labelled and described and meets quality standards.
- Manufacturers and retailers of food are regularly inspected.
- Restaurants and other food premises meet strict hygiene standards.
- Food is safe to eat.
Food Safety Service Plan
Food Law is enforced by both Environmental Health and Trading Standards officers to a plan set out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Food Standards Agency.
This plan is set out in the Service Plan for Food Law Enforcement.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) works for the essentials of life - water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants.
Animal Health and Agriculture
We aim to ensure that:
- Disease controls are complied with.
- Farm animal welfare standards are met.
- Animal feed and fertilisers are of a satisfactory quality and safe for use.
- Contingency plans for Foot and Mouth, rabies, anthrax and other diseases are in place.
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