The FSA, in collaboration with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), has finalised agreements that further extend earned recognition to the animal feed sector. This will reduce the number of inspections for certain feed businesses, based on risk. The revised Feed Law Code of Practice (England), which was published in May, includes new measures recognising feed businesses that can demonstrate a good history of compliance or are compliant members of an approved industry assurance scheme. The change is aimed at helping reduce the burden of inspections on feed businesses, and ensure that inspections are focused more on high-risk areas of the sector. The Feed Law Code of Practice is awaiting approval in Wales, and in Northern Ireland, guidance will be developed. A new code for Scotland will be developed in conjunction with the new Scottish food body.
Published Wednesday 1 October 2014
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