Animal feed delivery

Feed delivery is a branch of Food Standards Scotland and the Competent Authority for enforcing animal feed legislation in Scotland. We deliver Official Controls to ensure feed safety and protect consumers.

The Feed Delivery branch works with local authorities across Scotland to carry out feed official controls under a delegated model.

We protect public health by reducing risks in the food chain and helping ensure food is safe and authentic.

Our Feed Officers inspect and sample registered businesses involved in the manufacture, use and sale of animal feed, including:

• farms
• food and feed industry
• pet food manufacturers

We:

• implement and oversee feed hygiene regulations to maintain high safety standards
• support policy development to improve animal feed legislation
• provide expert advice on animal feed hygiene and safety to help the Scottish public make informed choices
• protect public and consumer health by mitigating safety risks at every stage of the food chain, starting with animal feed
• ensure evidence-based decision-making through rigorous scientific research and data analysis
• establish trust and maintain regulatory compliance across the industry
• uphold transparency in our actions and decision-making processes
• deliver official controls across Scotland, including delegated responsibilities to local authorities

By maintaining strict regulatory oversight, we contribute to a safer food supply and uphold Scotland’s high standards in animal feed and food safety.

Policy

For legislation/policy enquiries please email enquiries@fss.scot.

Report an incident 

You can report a food or feed incident by emailing incidents@fss.scot or calling the 24-hour incidents line on 07881 516867.

• If you're using animal by-products to produce pet food, you may also require approval with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
• The Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Delivery Directorate is responsible for animal health and welfare, agricultural and environment policy.
• The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is responsible for veterinary medicines legislation.
• DEFRA is responsible for improving and protecting the environment, supporting food, farming and fishing industries.
• Contact your local authority in Scotland for environmental health questions.
• Consumer Advice offer advice to Scottish consumers in partnership with the Scottish Government. They can pass relevant information onto Trading Standards for further investigation (this cannot be carried out by yourself).