Accredited Public Analyst Services

Under the Food Law Code of Practice, the Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agricultural Analyst for the purposes of analysing samples of Food and Feed as part of the Council's duties under the following legislation.\r

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• Food Safety Act 1990, \r

• Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013, \r

• Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013\r

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• Agriculture Act 1970, \r

• Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015\r

• Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1996, \r

• EC Fertiliser (England and Wales) Regulations 2006\r

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The successful provder will be responsible for carrying out analysis on samples submitted to them by Durham County Council, interpreting results and providing legal opinion when requested.