Industry demands standards code ahead of new trade deals

A number of agricultural bodies have sent a joint letter to International Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch demanding that a set of core standards relating to food, animal welfare and the environment be established ahead of any further trade deals.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Industry demands standards code ahead of new trade deals

A number of agricultural bodies have sent a joint letter to International Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch demanding that a set of core standards relating to food, animal welfare and the environment be established...

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