Links to other environmental organisations
Defra
The UK department of state whose aim is:Sustainable development, which means a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come, including: a better environment at home and internationally, and sustainable use of natural resources; economic prosperity through sustainable farming, fishing, food, water and other industries that meet consumers' requirements; thriving economies and communities in rural areas and a countryside for all to enjoy.
Food Standards Agency
The FSA was formed so that one single organisation deals with food law enforcement. It advises the government on food issues but is nor responsible to them and can therefore act on issues of public safety in relation to food with consumer interests being the prime consideration. Another of their roles is to monitor and direct the meat hygiene service and local government in their food enforcement activity. They truly deal with food from ''Farm to Fork''.
LACORS
LACORS acts as the co-ordinator for the enforcing authorities throughout the country. The organisation represents local authority and consumer interests on many working parties and government initiatives. It has formed several advisory groups who offer suggestions on enforcement issues relating to trading standards and food, once these are agreed LACORS issues ''Good Practice'' guidance to enforcers.
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive enforce health and safety legislation just like us. The executive deal with large factories and major manufacturing sites we, on the other hand, deal with offices, shops and smaller risk premises. Additional links from this site will allow you to report accidents to the ''National Accident Reporting Centre''.
Environment Agency
This agency was set up to regulate and set policy with regard to environmental issues such as water, sewage disposal and land fill, to name just a few. They also control some leisure activities involving water such as fishing licenses.
Essex County Council Trading Standards
The trading standards department deal with a wide variety of subjects, such as food labelling and false description, weights and measures, product safety including toys, false description of goods, animal disease control and much more. We have close links with them as a lot of our work is very similar although quite different.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
The Society exists to promote safety in all walks of life. It produces a vast amount of information and learning materials as well as representing consumer interests on many working parties and consultative bodies
World Health Organization
Is based in Geneva, sets many standards for international health criteria
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
The Chartered Institute is the affiliating body for environmental health officers. It regulates qualifications and officer conduct. The CIEH represents the profession on many working groups and government bodies, it is involved in many third world countries' development schemes. There is a commercial section which undertakes various activities such as printing, seminar and conference staging and provision of various qualification courses.
RSPCA
This Royal Society survives on voluntary contributions from the general public. Their officers investigates cases of animal cruelty and they rescue many animals where thy can. The society works at international level and is consulted on many matters involving animal keeping.
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is the largest privately owned wild animal collection in the country. The establishment is licensed by the team which involves a formal full inspection every three years. The owners and director are very knowledgeable and we sometimes seek their advice on animal welfare issues which arise from time to time.
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