Animal feed

We protect consumer and animal health and make sure those buying feed have information to allow them to make informed choices

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In this section:

Businesses that use, manufacture or sell animal feed must be registered or approved by Food Standards Scotland. They must also comply with rules in respect of their facilities, storage, personnel and record-keeping.

This includes:

  • farmers feeding animals producing food for human consumption
  • arable farms growing crops to be used as animal feed

Registration and approval of feed businesses

Apply for registration or approval of a feed business.

Registration and approval of feed businesses
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Animal feed regulations

Our aim is to protect consumers and animal health, and to make sure those buying feed have information to allow them to make informed choices.

Animal feed regulations
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Scottish Food and Feed Law guide

The Scottish Food and Feed Law guide lists food law applicable in Scotland.

View the Scottish Feed Law guide
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Official control delivery and enforcement of feed

Food Standards Scotland is responsible for carrying out official controls and enforcement of feed law.

Official control delivery and enforcement of feed
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Pet food

Understand the legal requirements for manufacturing pet food

Pet food
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