Expert panel the Future British Standards Coalition looks under the hood of the government’s plans to safeguard UK food standards in #trade deals and is yet to be convinced by what it sees

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Convened by @GreenerUK_ and @UKSustain, experts on #trade #animalwelfare and #farming say rules have been changed and some standards already disappeared.

There is a general lack of scrutiny.

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Recent steps to extend the #Trade and #Agriculture Commission are welcome – but more clarity is needed over its remit and membership if it’s to make a crucial difference to import rules.

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Ultimately, there are great opportunities in backing and defending high standards. The govt should lead on standards at home and abroad.

According to the FBSC it can do so by...

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1) Putting commitments to standards across primary legislation

2) Using the UK’s new seat at the #WTO to help raise minimum standards, and laying out ambitious agenda ahead of #COP26

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3) Committing to a wider remit & membership for the #Trade & #Agriculture Commission: #publichealth #animalwelfare #consumer interests. Will govt amendment to the #TradeBill be up to scratch?

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