Mandatory display of stickers in England now paused, as FSA have been presented with a revised set of priorities by the Government, not least of which the massive task of revising all EU-based food legislation by the end of 2023.
Although it had previously announced that timescales to progress compulsory display of FHRS stickers in England would only be reviewed after mid 2023, work to prepare the consultation exercise and draft bill has also been put on pause, due to these priorities, with no firm dates currently set for them to resume.
If we look at some of the estimates in the reverse timetable below, you can get an idea of likely timescales once work resumes:
| Event | Lead time to next step |
| Draft Bill passes parliament | 6 months |
| Consultation | 6 months |
| FSA Board approves detailed scheme | 6 months |
| LA Liason and preparation | 12 months |
| Phase-in from next inspection | 2 years |
| Total……………………………………………….. | 4.5 years |
Expect physical Scores on the Doors to be some years away.