The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has put out an official invitation to tender for the supply of contract official veterinarians and contract meat hygiene inspectors to work in meat establishments in England and Wales.
These contracted roles will work closely with FSA staff to provide the assurance that meat produced is safe to eat and animal welfare statutory obligations are met.
The current five contracts will expire on 31st March, the date by which new contracts must be finalised.
There are currently five geographical contracts supporting the delivery of official meat control services in England and Wales.
The official meat control requirements currently fall under the European Community Regulation 882/2004 and the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, which the FSA has a statutory duty to deliver.
The FSA has to go out to tender to find a supplier or suppliers that have the capacity and capability to help deliver these vital services from 1st April.
This will be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union seeking a suitable supplier(s).
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