What this covers
Why you need it
The power to require it comes from Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (Hygiene rules for food of animal origin), EU law that still has effect in the UK.
What the Regulation carries
What our graph holds for Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (Hygiene rules for food of animal origin) as a whole — the Regulation behind this licence, not the licence conditions themselves.
- Duties on businesses
- 11
- Penalties
- 1
- Exemptions
- 1
Duties on businesses under the Regulation
- Apply identification marks and maintain traceability for animal-origin products s.i
- Ensure slaughterhouse hygiene procedures meet hazard analysis and specific requirements s.ii
- Obtain food chain information before accepting animals s.iii
- Provide production and freezing dates on food products s.iv
- Use only water or approved substances to clean animal products s.3
- Obtain approval or registration for food of animal origin establishments s.4
… and 5 more business duties in the same Regulation.
What happens if you get it wrong
- Ensure imported animal‑origin foods meet all UK import requirements Unlimited fine
Exemptions that may take you outside it
- Local retail and small direct-supply food businesses exempt from hygiene rules — Retail operations that are marginal, localised, and restricted, or direct supply of small quantities of primary products, farm-slaughtered poultry/rabbits, or …
Read our full dossier on Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (Hygiene rules for food of animal origin)
Who issues it
Your local council issues this. Councils apply the same statute but set their own fees, conditions and timescales.
Where to apply
Duty, penalty and exemption labels are Guvnor’s analysis of the enabling instrument, not the instrument itself. Fees, forms and conditions are set by the issuing authority — always check the linked source.