David P wrote:

OK, so you sell a few at the 'farm' gate, or maybe at a local market
... ?


Environmental health would probably then get in on the act somewhere
along the line.

Due diligence here
Don't do anything stupid and they are not involved
Do something stupid and the heavens descend
If you are selling directly to the consumer then its up to you to advise
yourself of good food practise but you do not have to be registered if you
are small
I have not looked up the veggie figures but as a comparison if you have less
than 250 chickens and do not sell to anyone but the end consumer and do not
call yourself "free range" or any other special marketing term you do not
have to be a registered producer.
Yes ES can come in any time but one would not sell anything that was not
produced fit for human consumption anyway would one?

Wasn't it them that are wanting to stop the WI from
baking sponge cakes?

Not sure it was them wanting to stop them - it was them left with the job of
sorting the mess out
ES rarely generate legislation they are just the poor bu###rs left to deal
with the mess
In general we have always found ES great to work with as long as you know
your own business.

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