RABDF welcomes FSA plans to reduce dairy hygiene inspections

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Food Standard Agencys announcement this week proposing a consultation on reducing the number of hygiene inspections on dairy farms in England and Wales. The plans could bring farmers savings of more than 130,000 a year.

We are delighted that the FSA has seen the light on dairy inspections which farmers are currently having to carry out for both FSA and Assured Farm Standards, says RABDF chairman, David Cotton. Taking cost duplication out of the industry is essential particularly at a time when margins continue to remain wafer thin. The proposal also demonstrates that the FSA has confidence in producers and the assured foods schemes set up by the industry.