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Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Answer

Mr. Breed: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what powers he has to regulate the use in compost of (a) cooked crab waste, (b) cooked shell fish and fish waste, (c) uncooked shell fish and fish waste, (d) cooked meat waste, (e) uncooked meat waste, (f) mixed cooked catering waste, (g) mixed uncooked catering waste and (h) domestic kitchen waste for use on (i) grazing and (ii) growing land. [151740] Ms Quin: The use of those materials listed in the question which contain products of animal origin (including fish and crustaceans) is regulated by the Animal By-Products Order 1999 which is enforced by local authorities. In addition, the recovery and disposal of waste are subject to control under the Framework Directive on waste. Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires that waste is recovered or disposed of in accordance with the conditions of a waste management licence, or within the terms of an exemption, and in a way which does not cause pollution of the environment or harm to human health. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions is responsible for the Directive and the Act and the Environment Agency is responsible for enforcement.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

151740; 364 c343-4W

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Animal products Compost Environment protection Local government Standards Regulation Waste management Waste disposal

Legislation

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Animal By-products Order 1999

Link

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