Food production - hygiene
We aim to ensure that:
- Food businesses are registered
- 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
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
Food alerts
The Food Standards Agency issue food alerts as a way of
letting local authorities and consumers know about problems
associated with food. You can find out about the most recent food
alerts at the link below.
Food Standards
Agency