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Guidance

Working with industry against food crime

Food crime involves dishonesty at any stage in the production or supply of food, drink or animal feed. It is often complex and can be seriously harmful to consumers, businesses and the general public.

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Documents

un FAIR TRADE

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MUTTON dressed as LAMB

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A Bitter PILL

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CUTTING the MUSTARD

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ROTTEN to the CORE

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Food crime involves dishonesty at any stage in the production or supply of food, drink or animal feed. It is often complex and can be seriously harmful to consumers, businesses and the general public.

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Published 25 June 2026

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