The purpose of the Multi-Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) is to demonstrate that effective control systems are in place for monitoring and enforcing:
- Feed and food law
- Animal health and animal welfare regulations
- Plant health law
The MANCP includes information about the roles and responsibilities of the various competent authorities involved in monitoring compliance and enforcement.
It includes an overview of how authorities and other bodies work together to:
- Safeguard public, animal and plant health
- Protect consumers
- Promote animal welfare
It is a requirement of assimilated Regulation (EU) 2017/625 that Great Britain prepares and implements a Multi-Annul National Control Plan (MANCP).
Progress on the implementation of the MANCP is continually monitored and annual reports are prepared and published in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
The MANCP is produced by Defra with contributions provided by:
- Food Standards Agency
- Food Standards Scotland
- Agencies of Defra
- Health and Safety Executive
- Scottish Government
- Welsh Government