In November 2018, Red Tractor introduced a risk-based approach to inspections in the pig sector. This will come into effect in dairy and poultry in April 2019, with the other sectors following in Autumn 2019.  The strengthening of the inspection programme is to ensure that the reputation of the majority of members who are conforming to the standards is maintained and part of a wider strategy to increase consumer confidence in food carrying the logo.  Red Tractor are confident that this is an effective and fair method to encourage and improve 365-day compliance with the standards. Vets can help to raise awareness of these changes with their Red Tractor clients.
More information on the risk based inspections can be found here.
WEBINAR: Red Tractor are running a webinar on Monday 21st January at 7.30pm to talk through the risk based approach to inspections. You can register for this here and again, can help by sharing this with any of your clients who are part of the Red Tractor scheme.