Selling meat directly to the consumer: registration, labelling and packing
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
As farmers look to diversify their businesses and consumers are becoming more interested in where the food they consume comes from, selling meat directly to the consumer is becoming more popular.
This business guide gives a starting point of the rules to consider.