Legislation
The introduction of, and changes in, environmental legislation will have a large impact on the pig industry over the next few years. In order to comply with the legislation, it may be necessary for producers and processors to re-invest.
BPEX is working closely with the National Pig Association (NPA), the National Farmers Union (NFU) in England, Scotland and Wales and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) to provide the industry with technical support and advice.
As new regulations come into place and updates become available, you can stay informed by visiting the BPEX website.
A pocket book summarising the key figures and legislative requirements for pig accommodation in England has been published by BPEX – download
Links to legislative documents
- The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (England) Regulations 2010
- EC Nitrates Directive
- Groundwater Regulations 1998
- Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010
- Water Framework Directive UK
- Low Capacity Animal Carcase Incineration Plants
- European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR)
- Climate Change Levy
- Habitats Directive
- Environmental Liability Directive
- EC Pollution Prevention & Control Directive
- Climate Change Agreements
- EC Habitat & Birds Directive
- Wild Bird Directive
- EC Waste Framework Directive
- EC Animal By-products Regulations
- Assessment of Environmental Effects Regulations 1998
- Town and Country Planning Act
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
- Control of Noise at Work Regulation 2005
- Statutory Nuisance
- Environmental Protection Act 1990, part III, Section 79
Water resources (control of pollution, silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil) regulations 2010 (SSAFO)
