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Food standards petition reaches 1 million signatures 18 June 2020, Katie Coyne NFU campaign calls for standards to be enshrined in law. Report: House of Lords Agriculture Bill debate 11 June 2020, Katie Coyne Food standards were high on the agenda in wake of concerns they are being watered down in Brexit trade talks. Are food standards being eroded? 10 June 2020, Katie Coyne Government repeats promises to maintain standards post-Brexit, but trade talks tell a different story. Farmers add voice to demands to maintain post-Brexit food standards 08 June 2020, Katie Coyne NFU petition demands imports meet same standards as those demanded of UK farmers. Slow down US trade talks, CIEH urges MPs 21 May 2020, Katie Coyne Timing of negotiations questioned as stakeholders occupied with COVID-19. Agriculture Bill amendment to ensure high food standards post-Brexit is defeated 15 May 2020, Katie Coyne But level of support among MPs encouraging, says policy expert. FSA issues guidance on reopening for food businesses 14 May 2020, Katie Coyne Advice aims to help businesses change the way they operate during pandemic. Food waste reduces as households adapt to eating in 05 May 2020, Sarah Campbell Survey finds people are being more careful about shopping for and storing food. Wrap issues guidance on ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates 28 April 2020, Katie Coyne Update for businesses aims to reduce food waste. Tesco loses legal challenge over sale of out-of-date food 09 April 2020, Sarah Campbell Courts confirm that products past their use-by date are ‘unsafe’ as articles promoting eating out-of-date food circulate online.
Food standards petition reaches 1 million signatures 18 June 2020, Katie Coyne NFU campaign calls for standards to be enshrined in law.
Report: House of Lords Agriculture Bill debate 11 June 2020, Katie Coyne Food standards were high on the agenda in wake of concerns they are being watered down in Brexit trade talks.
Are food standards being eroded? 10 June 2020, Katie Coyne Government repeats promises to maintain standards post-Brexit, but trade talks tell a different story.
Farmers add voice to demands to maintain post-Brexit food standards 08 June 2020, Katie Coyne NFU petition demands imports meet same standards as those demanded of UK farmers.
Slow down US trade talks, CIEH urges MPs 21 May 2020, Katie Coyne Timing of negotiations questioned as stakeholders occupied with COVID-19.
Agriculture Bill amendment to ensure high food standards post-Brexit is defeated 15 May 2020, Katie Coyne But level of support among MPs encouraging, says policy expert.
FSA issues guidance on reopening for food businesses 14 May 2020, Katie Coyne Advice aims to help businesses change the way they operate during pandemic.
Food waste reduces as households adapt to eating in 05 May 2020, Sarah Campbell Survey finds people are being more careful about shopping for and storing food.
Wrap issues guidance on ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates 28 April 2020, Katie Coyne Update for businesses aims to reduce food waste.
Tesco loses legal challenge over sale of out-of-date food 09 April 2020, Sarah Campbell Courts confirm that products past their use-by date are ‘unsafe’ as articles promoting eating out-of-date food circulate online.