BRC Issue Retailer Statement in relation to SMETA 7 requirements
Following the implementation of SMETA version 7 in September 2024, the BRC have issued a response from the major retailers in relation to the Responsible Recrui...
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Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
Press Release from Europol - 18th July 24
Hit against fake pesticides across South-Eastern Europe Illegal pesticides sold on the black market found to poison farmland and nature reserves in Italy and S...
Northern Ireland Round Up of Information and Contacts
Please find an attachment which outlines a recent change to the NI HRFNAO amendments - there is a removal of a range of products from Annex 1, as well as a numb...
Removal of 'Attend an IBF' Service - 29th July
HMRC will be removing the Attend an IBF online service from 29th July.You do not need to take any action. Customers who use IBFs are reminded that they do not...
IPAFFS Messaging
IPAFFS messaging will be reinstated for the following Common Health Entry Documents (CHED) types on Tuesday 16 July 2024 - CHED D, P & PP. If you pre-notify...
Migration Advisory Committee Seasonal Worker Visa Review
The Migration Advisory Committee conducted an in depth research project into the Seasonal Worker Visa and the results have now been published. The main recommen...
EFSA GMO Panel comment on New Genomic Techniques
EFSA was asked by the European Parliament to provide a scientific opinion on the analysis by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health &...
HMRC BSI Customs Intermediary Voluntary Standard - Technical Author Required
In December 2023, HMRC announced our intention to develop a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries Introducing a voluntary standard for customs intermedi...
Upcoming GB active substance expiry dates
Biocidal products must be phased off the GB market The active substance/product type combinations listed below are due to expire under the GB BPR on the followi...
Enoki Mushroom Food Safety Round Up Articles
There has been a useful number of publications and studies on enoki mushrooms in light of the listeria issues occurring in enoki mushrooms. Enoki are considered...
2024 IPPC ISPM consultation period - closes 31 July 2024
This year’s IPPC ISPM consultation period is now open. Please find attached a letter and template with more information regarding the consultation. Consultation...