England and Wales
Sanitary Surveys
Sanitary surveys are required for all new shellfish harvesting sites, prior to classification.
A "new" harvesting site is anything that requires an addition to the official FSA classification listing. For example, a new species in an area already classified for another species would be regarded as being a "new" site and would therefore require a sanitary survey.
Our Water Quality team work with the local enforcement authorities to undertake site-based aspects such as shoreline surveys.
Application form for classification of a new site
Review of sanitary surveys 2007 - 2011
Sanitary survey reports 2007 - 2015
Provisional Representative Monitoring Point reports 2015 - 2017
Sanitary survey reports from 2017 onwards - via FSA website
Sampling plans are kept under review , particularly with regard to logistical issues and stock location, and may be amended or refined. Current sampling plans for all classified production areas can be found below.
For further information, please contact SHS@cefas.co.uk.
