Appeal a decision about a dairy premises

If your milk production holding has been issued with a statutory enforcement notice, such as a Hygiene Improvement Notice or a Remedial Action Notice, details of the rights of appeal to the Magistrate’s Court in England and Wales, are clearly set out on the reverse of all formal notices served at the time the action is taken.

Any other issues should be raised with your Dairy Hygiene Inspector. You can contact Lead Dairy Hygiene Inspector or the Field Veterinary Leader by emailing: dairyops@food.gov.uk. For further information, email dairyhygienedata@food.gov.uk.

England and Wales

In England and Wales we are responsible for carrying out hygiene inspections of milk production holdings.

Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland Dairy hygiene inspection is carried out by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Agri-food Inspection Branch.