All DEFRA articles
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An assessment of the 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment
Professor Chris Elliott examines the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment, highlighting critical risks to the UK food system and the need for annual evaluations.
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The Food Security Index: Is the DEFRA glass half full?
Professor Chris Elliott explains why he believes the UK Government’s first ‘Food Security Index’ and a recent Downing Street food summit mark positive steps, but comprehensive food security policy is still lacking.
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NewsCold Chain Federation urges Government to stall Brexit checks
The Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation has called on the Defra Secretary to delay the implementation of BTOM until October 2024 to address “serious issues”.
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ArticleEFRA Chair raises "serious concerns" over new Brexit checks
Chair of EFRA, Sir Robert Goodwill shares “serious concerns” regarding biosecurity threats to UK's agri-food sector following the implementation of BTOM and urges clarity on check funding cuts and Sevington facility concerns.