§ Judy MallaberTo 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. BradshawAs 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).