A Message from FABRA UK regarding COVID-19

The situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) is fast-moving but we would like to reassure all our stakeholders that our members are doing everything they can to ensure that they can continue to safely provide their services for collecting animal-by-products from customers and supply derived products.

At the time of publishing this statement it is very much ‘business as usual’ for FABRA UK members in maintaining continuity for all those involved in the meat supply chain.

Our members have implemented procedures in line with GOV UK advice to reduce the risk to employees and those whom they come into contact with during their duties. Our members already have comprehensive biosecurity measures but continue to review these to mitigate risks in response to this situation.

FABRA UK will ensure that any updates from GOV UK are swiftly passed on to our members so they can be implemented as necessary. If business operations are required to change or operations are affected by other factors, FABRA UK and our members will advise our stakeholders in industry and GOV UK as soon as possible.

In particular we are keeping a close eye out for updates to GOV UK Guidance on emergency exemption and temporary relaxation of driver working hours rules in case the Covid-19 outbreak leads to a chronic shortage of drivers for our vehicles.

See also EC Guidelines attached for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services.

We note that according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), there is no evidence that food is a source or a transmission source of COVID-19.

Please keep a look out for further updates on our website www.fabrauk.co.uk where you can also find our contact details and those of our members.