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Gower Salt Marsh Lamb has today officially joined the club of UK’s most iconic products.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Ministers announce intention to remove VI-1 certification requirements for imported wine
Defra has issued notices for traders on importing Goods from the EU, an updated Border Operating Model and the Northern Ireland Protocol
Second webinar in the Quarterly Webinar Series of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis on 16 June
Environment Secretary George Eustice and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have outlined plans for daily contact testing for the food and drink industries.
Cattle in Lincolnshire are wearing new smart collars to help improve precious sand dune habitats.
The Government Chemist conference took place on 23 - 24 June 2021 as a virtual event
Summary report on the Government Chemist 2021 Conference “Safe food for tomorrow’s world” which took place online on 23 and 24 June
The presentations from the 2021 Government Chemist Conference, Safe food for tomorrow's world, are available below.
Tailored business support for farmers during the agricultural transition period.
Letters from the Rt Hon George Eustice giving notice that the recognition of established EEA and EU natural mineral waters will end on 7 January 2022.
UK government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan outlining principles for payments under environmental schemes and the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Secretary of State announces more details of Sustainable Farming Incentive
The Environment Secretary delivers speech at the Groundswell Agriculture Show.
Lowland peatlands provide some of the country’s most fertile soils, which play a vital role in producing food for our nation.
The Government Chemist team have published a report summarising the findings of a ring trial to assess laboratories’ performance in measuring CBD and controlled cannabinoids
An Essex farm has donated £25,000 to a wildlife charity after abstracting water during a period of dry weather.
UK poultry can now be served on Japanese tables with industry estimates predicting this will boost the industry by up to £65 million over five years.
Correspondence between the Government Chemist, the Chair of the ACMD and the Minister of State for Crime and Policing
New measures introduced through the Kept Animals Bill
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