Public Protection Service
The Public Protection Service plays a vital role in economic
prosperity and community wellbeing by the provision of advice,
education and enforcement of appropriate legislation.
In order achieve this the work we do
includes:
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Through the regular monitoring, testing and enforcement of
standards relating to air and water, contribute towards the
reduction of any potential health risks. |
- Animal Health and Welfare
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We ensure that livestock movements are recorded to help prevent
the spread of disease among farm animals, we also ensure that
animals are treated humanely (including during transport and
sale). |
- Food Standards and Food Safety
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Contribute to the economy and health of the population by
ensuring that food safety and hygiene standards are met by the use
of education, advice and enforcement |
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Lead for the Council on health improvement initiatives relating
to healthy eating, unintentional injury, smoke free
England |
- Health and Safety at Work
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Supporting business and promoting good health and safety
standards in over 4000 local businesses. |
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Through the process of licensing and enforcement of conditions
attached to the licence ensure public safety and the achievement of
the government’s objectives. |
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We are responsible for the enforcement of a wide range of
consumer legislation covering everything from misleading
advertisements to the counterfeiting of trade marks, from weights
and measures to the charging of interest on credit
agreements. |
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Estimated total cost 2007/08 £1,044,000
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