UK Government Confirms Cancellation of July Import Checks on Fruits and Vegetables
The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that it will not proceed with planned fruit and vegetable import checks during the...
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UK Government Confirms October 2027 Deadline for DRS in England and Northern Ireland
The UK government has announced new regulations concerning the establishment of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland. This significant commitment...
Accelerated Approval of Novel Foods Under Revised FSA Regulations
The UK government has officially confirmed the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) plans to modernize the regulation of key alternative meat products, including precision fermentation and...
UK Considering Ending Livestock Exports for Slaughter
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill will ban the export of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses from the UK for fattening and slaughter. The...
UK government implements ban on single use plastics
A wide range of single-use plastics, including products labeled as compostable, recycled, and biodegradable, will be prohibited. This ban also includes polystyrene food and drink...
UK government denounced by Action on Salt for failing consumers
During its peak years from 2003 to 2014, the UK salt reduction programme successfully achieved a 19% decrease in salt intake, potentially saving over 9,000...
UK Government urged by NFU to prioritize food production
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the UK Government to prioritize domestic food production amidst global economic uncertainly and a significant agri-food inflation rate...
Call for UK government to reassess trade agreement permitting battery cage eggs
The government’s decision to overlook industry warnings regarding the import of eggs is causing concern among representatives. This agreement allows for the importation of eggs...
SGF says DRS requires resetting due to UK government decision.
The UK government has granted temporary exemption under the UK Internal Market Act 2020, allowing the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) to launch ahead of...
According to SGF, the resetting of DRS is required after UK government decision.
The UK government has recently agreed to a temporary exclusion under the UK Internal Market Act 2020, which would enable the Scottish DRS to launch...