Don't fear chlorinated chicken says US official - poultry is now being washed in acid instead
21/05/2019
British governments have 'consistently shown that they are both unwilling and unable to stand up to giant multinational companies', says Jo Swinson. / Fears about chlorinated chicken in UK shops after Brexit have been dismissed by a US food official – as he revealed poultry is now being washed in acetic acid instead.
Unilateral extension over checks on chilled meats likely to be rejected by Brussels.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed it will be engaging with abattoir owners to help ease the shortage of veterinarians.
Select committee says ministers want to rush through deal allowing food imports that fall below UK environmental standards.
The delay in extra checks on EU imports has been criticised by businesses for creating confusion and leaving UK borders vulnerable to unsafe produce.
Chlorinated chicken: British public being ‘softened up’ to accept lower food standards after Brexit
13/09/2019
Experts are worried British food standards will be lowered to accommodate a trade deal with the US.
Organic food product sales from GB to NI are emerging as another difficulty created by the new Irish Sea border.
Charles Michel says British ‘face a dilemma’ over whether to lower regulatory standards.
If the UK keeps high standards it could ruin the chance of getting a trade deal with the US.
The European Commission has condemned the state of checks on goods coming into the EU via Northern Ireland.
Andrew Adonis declares Brexit settlement unstable during The Independent’s referendum anniversary event
24/06/2021
Lord Adonis, the Labour former cabinet minister, was a guest speaker alongside David Gauke, the former Conservative cabinet minister, for the event held to mark five years since the EU referendum, which was hosted by our chief political commentator John Rentoul .
Just one in ten Brits wants to scrap EU regulations on environment, food and jobs after Brexit, poll reveals
27/02/2020
Only one in 10 voters wants the UK to abandon European regulations on the environment, labour market and food safety, according to a poll.
NAO says no evidence of strategic thinking about funding needed for food safety
A NEW law is making its way through Westminster which has the power to change the standards that ensure the food and drink we import is safe, protects animal welfare and keeps Scotland’s hard-earned global reputation as a trusted quality producer.
MPs battle to write food standards into law to stop Government letting low-quality goods into UK
11/10/2020
The House of Commons is debating whether to accept Lords amendments to the Agriculture Bill
A trade body representing UK baby food suppliers has said it will continue to manufacture to EU standards on arsenic residues.
Trade secretary says scrapping protections ‘vital for giving us the freedom and flexibility’ to sign deals.
David Frost justifies the move saying there is too much uncertainty surrounding trade rules in Northern Ireland.
Brexit: taking food safety with us
13/03/2023
Food businesses are waiting on tenterhooks to see what changes the UK Government will make to regulations and standards following Brexit. But how are food safety bodies such as the FSA planning to mitigate industry pressures?
Fresh analysis by Sustain published today flags food safety fears for future UK trade deals. Figures suggest that the percentage of people who fall ill with food poisoning annually is up to ten times higher in the US than the UK.
Thousands of EU laws could expire at the end of 2023.
New EU rules on food safety have highlighted how the Windsor Framework will change the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Faced with opposition from the House of Lords, the government backtracks on plans for the biggest ever change to our laws. So, what now? / Few things illustrate the absurdity and irresponsibility of Brexit better than the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (REUL).
A new piece of UK Government legislation designed to make it easier to repeal and amend EU law poses a ‘significant risk’ to Scotland’s ability to uphold high safety and food standards, according to Food Standards Scotland.
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has taken a swipe at former prime minister Boris Johnson for adopting a “morally bankrupt” position during post-Brexit trade talks with the US.