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<p>The Food Standards Agency has produced the guidance for England, Wales and Northern
Ireland, to help Food Business Operators (FBOs) and enforcement agencies to better
understand the controls and systems that must be put in place to manage the risks
from the production of pet food in establishments that also produce food for human
consumption. It was developed and published following a lengthy public consultation
exercise and a high-level internal clearance process.</p><p>Food Standards Scotland
has not been approached by FBOs in Scotland to approve co-located establishments and
would consider any applications on a case-by-case basis.</p><p>This approach is only
applicable to the manufacturing of pet food in approved/registered food establishments
to the same high standards as for food for human consumption. This co-location of
production is permitted in legislation and the guidance has been developed and published
to assist food businesses and their enforcement agencies in improving their understanding
of the controls and systems that must be in place.</p>
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