Written question asked by Judy Mallaber (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has a database of registered animal byproducts approved premises available to enforcement agencies, with particular reference to the Meat Hygiene Service.

Answer: Judy Mallaber: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether her Department has a database of registered animal by- products approved premises available to enforcement agencies, with particular reference to the Meat Hygiene Service. [137589] Mr. Bradshaw: As required by Regulation (EC) 1774/ 2002 (which lays down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption), Defra maintains information on various premises that require approval to be able to operate e.g. pet food plants. This information is available to the Meat Hygiene Service for enforcement purposes and can be obtained from local Defra animal health offices (who issue the approvals).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 413 c631W;413 c632W; 137589
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Databases Companies Animal products EU law Meat Registration Meat Hygiene Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk