Your data will be returned to the Master Bakers Scheme Administrator on a "self assessment" basis. This means you are responsible for the accuracy of all the data on your Application Form and your Annual Data Returns. The Scheme Administrator will carry out a number of simple checks to verify the accuracy of the data, but cannot be held responsible for any mistakes.

DEFRA will carry out a number of random checks on the data. This will be in the form of a detailed audit of site data by an external auditor. Hence any data you submit in your initial Application Form and for annual data returns must be "auditable".