Changes to the official controls for dairy hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

This paper informs the Food Standards Agency Board of the agreed changes to the delivery of official controls for dairy hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (NI) that will take effect from 1 July 2011.

The changes are being introduced to provide proportionate official controls and earned recognition for the assurance provided through dairy farm membership of the Assured Dairy Farm (ADF) scheme.