Feed hygiene registration

Apply to be registered under the Feed Hygiene Regulation

Overview

You will need to register if you are operating in any stage of the feed process below:

  • production
  • processing
  • storage
  • transport
  • distribution

Exemptions

You will not need to register if you are operating in any stage of the feed process below:

  • private domestic production of feed for food-producing animals kept for private domestic production
  • private domestic production of feed for animals not kept for food production
  • feeding of food-producing animals kept for private domestic consumption
  • feeding of animals not kept for food production
  • direct supply of small quantities of primary production of feed at local level by a producer to local farms for use on those farms
  • direct supply, by the producer, of small quantities of primary products to local establishments directly supplying the final consumer (for example, farms)
  • retail of pet food

For more information, read the feed registration codes (PDF, 130kB).

Apply

  1. Download and complete the application form (PDF, 56.30kB)
  2. Send the completed form to the email or postal address below.

Registrations will be issued within 5 working days.

Get in touch

To get in touch, call us on 03331 139887, or via email or post below.

Contact Trading Standards for licences
Address:

Essex County Council, Trading Standards, Licensing
CG32, County Hall
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom