'Alarm bells' as TAC prevented from considering impact of agri-trade on health

Industry leaders have said they are ‘extremely concerned’ about a Government move to exclude the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) from considering the impact of agri-food trade on human health.

Abi Kay
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'Alarm bells' as TAC prevented from considering impact of agri-trade on health

Industry leaders have said they are ‘extremely concerned' about a Government move to exclude the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) from considering the impact of agri-food trade on human health...

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