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New Food Labelling Code
The launch of a new voluntary code of practice today means shoppers can now look forward to clear and consistent labelling on UK pork products for terms such as free range, outdoor bred and outdoor reared.

When it comes to buying pork products, consumers say they do not have enough information to make informed decisions and are confused about terms such as ‘outdoor bred’ and ‘outdoor reared’ and the conditions in which pigs are actually reared.

The new voluntary code, which also covers country of origin and breed labelling, aims to clear up this confusion. It is the work of the Pig Meat Supply Chain Task Force [set up under Defra and chaired by the Food and Farming Minister Jim Fitzpatrick], which has worked in consultation with the RSPCA, retailers and the pig industry to draw up the production method labelling definitions.

The RSPCA are celebrating this development as a key move in farm animal welfare. “This is great news for people and pigs alike. We are right behind the development of this code as we believe it is essential that all pig meat is clearly and consistently labelled so shoppers can make an informed choice about what production methods they are supporting through their purchases,” said Kate Parkes, RSPCA farm animal scientist

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.