Various Controls

Identifying cattle for disease control purposes A cattle passport is required for each animal.  It is necessary to submit passport applications to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS). There are 27 days in which to register the birth of a calf and apply for its passport. Appeals against refused passport applications may be supported by […]

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Leisure and Accommodation Industries

Hotels and Accommodation Hotels and other sleeping establishments must display a notice stating accommodation rates. It must be displayed in a prominent position at the reception or entrance. Maximum and minimum accommodation charges must be stated. Certain other details are required. Hoteliers must keep a record of guests’ names and nationalities.  The guest’s name and […]

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Food Safety Controls

Overview The importation of food products from outside the EU requires compliance with EU and UK hygiene safety, labeling and food composition regulations.  The hazard analysis and critical control point after primary production stage (HACCP) system is used.   Non-EU suppliers must have equivalent systems in place. Food businesses after primary production must work in accordance […]

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Food Safety Pre-Consumer

EU Food Hygiene Law The purpose of food legislation is to prevent or eliminate risks arising either directly or via the environment for humans and animals and reduce risks to an acceptable level. to guarantee fair practices as regards trade in food and feed and the protection of consumer interests including food labeling and other […]

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EU Food Labelling

Labeling and presentation of foodstuffs. EU directives deal with the labeling, packaging, and presentation of prepackaged foodstuffs. It applies to foodstuffs to be delivered to a final consumer or to intermediaries such as restaurants, canteens, hospitals, similar persons who cater en masse. It does not apply to products intended for export outside the European Union. […]

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Food and Drink Retail

Liquor Licensing The intoxicating liquors law were reformed in 2003. The power to license public houses, restaurants, places of entertainment and other places that sell alcohol was transferred from the licensing court to the local authorities. Key staff members must now also hold a personal licence, which is separate to the premises licence. Rules as […]

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