National Pig Association chief raises fears over German animal product entering the UK

Speaking on a panel giving evidence to the Efra Committee, Ms Wilson said she had been made aware of information that products of animal origin from Germany had been auto-cleared via Todcof in the last couple of weeks

Rachael Brown
clock • 3 min read
National Pig Association chief raises fears over German animal product entering the UK

Animal products from Germany have still managed to enter the UK in the last couple of weeks, despite restrictions being in place, according to chief executive of the National Pig Association, Lizzie Wilson....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

What do the Inheritance Tax changes mean for farming families?
Politics

What do the Inheritance Tax changes mean for farming families?

Rowena Ridgway, wills, trusts and tax partner at Aaron & Partners discusses the impact

Farmers Guardian
clock 06 April 2026 • 3 min read
Fertiliser and carbon taxes a threat to food security in the UK
Politics

Fertiliser and carbon taxes a threat to food security in the UK

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said she will abolish Labour's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism if the Tories win the next General Election, adding it will place significant pressure on farming businesses which rely on fertiliser

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 05 April 2026 • 6 min read
Rural Labour MPs ramp up pressure on Gov to level the playing field for British farmers
Politics

Rural Labour MPs ramp up pressure on Gov to level the playing field for British farmers

To kickstart its Spring Push campaign on farming profitability, the Labour Rural Research Group wants the Gov to introduce honest labelling on country of origin food, to tackle unfair supermarket practices, and to protect farmers in trade deals from cheap imports

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 05 April 2026 • 5 min read