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Authenticity Methodology Working Group annual summaries

Authenticity Methodology Working Group’s annual reports, including details of its work and governance.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 4 July 2025
• Last updated: 16 July 2026 — See all updates

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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Authenticity Methodology Working Group (AWMG) annual summary 2025

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Authenticity Methodology Working Group (AWMG) annual summary 2024

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Details

The Authenticity Methodology Working Group’s annual summaries detail their work, which include providing:

• technical direction on research to develop tools and methods for authenticity testing throughout the lifecycle of projects
• peer-review of final reports
• advice on specific authenticity issues to inform and support policy development on food labelling, composition and standards

Read more about the Authenticity Methodology Working Group.

Published 4 July 2025

Last updated 16 July 2026 — Show all updates

1. 16 July 2026

   Added the Authenticity Methodology Working Group (AWMG) annual summary 2025.

2. 4 July 2025

   First published.