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Publication scheme

Summary of the information we are required to publish.


The Freedom of Information Act requires us to inform members of the public how they can find information that is routinely made available. This Publication scheme specifies the categories of information we routinely publish and sets out how to access that information.ÌýIn accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993, and our commitment to treating the languages of Welsh and English equally, thisÌýis also available in Welsh.

If the information you want is not available, you can make a request for it under the Freedom of Information Act.

Who we are and what we do

  • Roles and responsibilities -Ìý,Ìý

Legislation relevant to our functions

Food law enforcement and regulation

Official Statistics

We produce the following reports in line with theÌý.

  • Ìý– the main report is published every two years (odd years only) in April with the regional reports coming out in June/July
  • Ìý- published every November
  • Ìý- published every two years in January/February (odd years only)

None of our outputs are designated as National Statistics publications.

Our statement of compliance gives details of our policies on confidentiality, release practices, revisions and complaints. ÌýThey make sure that our Official Statistics follow the UK Statistics Authority’s Code of Practice for Statistics. Ìý

(PDF, 168 KB, 11 pages)

What we spend and how we spendÌýit

  • Ìý(data.food.gov)
  • Ìý(data.food.gov)
  • Procurement

Our priorities

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  • Ìý
  • Ìý

How we make decisions

  • Ìý

Policies and procedures

  • Ìý
  • Ìý(data.food.gov)

Services we offer

  • Ìý
  • Ìý(register a food business, apply for premises approval, make an appeal, apply for regulated product authorisation, report a problem with a food hygiene rating)