Monitoring form: guidance
The current version of the FSA Monitoring Form on general release is version 1.2.0. Please use the following guidance, frequently asked questions and timetable to help you complete the form correctly and submit it on time.
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General guidance on completing monitoring form
General guidance on how to complete both the existing electronic monitoring form and the Microsoft Excel version can be found in the Framework Agreement on Local Authority Food Law Enforcement, the revised Code of Practice for local authorities and correspondence sent to local authorities.
Guidance for electronic monitoring form: arrangements for 2007
Guidance for local authorities that are planning to continue to use the existing electronic monitoring form to submit their 2007 food law enforcement monitoring data to the Agency.
Microsoft Excel version of monitoring form and supporting guidance
Local authorities electing to use the Microsoft Excel version of the FSA food law enforcement monitoring form can download a copy to make returns for 2006/2007. Guidance to completing the Excel form is available.
Guidance for local authorities on validating food law enforcement data
Guidance for local authorities on how to undertake an internal validation of food law enforcement data before submitting monitoring form returns to the Agency.
Aide-memoire for completing food law enforcement returns 2007
An aide-memoire for local authority staff responsible for completing food law enforcement monitoring returns for 2007 is available.
Frequently asked questions on monitoring form
The following document has been compiled and updated based on queries received from local authorties since the launch of the monitoring form.