Standards agency warns new Brexit bill poses food safety risk

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.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Standards agency warns new Brexit bill poses food safety risk

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 Heather...

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