Policy papers and consultations

Gofyn barn ar berthnasau’r gadwyn gyflenwi yn sector moch y DU.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 15 July 2022

This strategy sets out what we will do to create a more prosperous agri-food sector that delivers healthier, more sustainable and affordable diets for all.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 13 June 2022

Report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 with respect to the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
• Updated: 6 June 2022

Seeking views on reforms to end AHDB statutory levies in the horticulture and potato sectors and provide a more accountable AHDB.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 8 March 2022

Declaration relating to the exceptional market conditions in the pigmeat sector in England by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 7 February 2022

How the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together on arrangements for future agricultural support.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 3 February 2022

How the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together in policy areas covering organic production and certification.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 3 February 2022

Seeking your views on our amendments to UK wine legislation.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 25 November 2021

Defra is looking to update the enforcement regime of the Poultrymeat Marketing Regulations (PMMR) in cutting plants and slaughterhouses (FBOs).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
• Updated: 8 November 2021

Seeking views on proposed amendments to certain rules in England for products including meat, fruit curds, mincemeat, spreadable fats and flour.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 29 July 2021

Independent review of England’s food chain from field to fork.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 15 July 2021

Framework document setting out how the Covent Garden Market Authority will work with Defra.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 18 January 2021

Setting out our agricultural strategic priorities for 2021 to 2027.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 30 November 2020

Seeking views on reforming agricultural tenancy law in England, evidence of existing barriers to letting farmland and if additional protections are needed.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 18 March 2020

Information on the smarter rules for safer food package which will improve protection against animal disease and pests in the food chain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 13 March 2020

Seeking views on changing the food allergen information laws for food prepacked on the premises where it is sold (like sandwiches or salads).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
• Updated: 25 June 2019

Seeking views on amending food laws in England to make sure they remain operable when the UK leaves the European Union.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 5 April 2019

Seeking views on amending food labelling laws to make sure they remain operable when the UK leaves the European Union.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 5 February 2019

Seeking views on proposed changes to GI schemes (including the protected food name scheme) to bring these into UK law after Brexit.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 25 January 2019

Seeking views on proposals to update the current rules on governing the exploitation, bottling and marketing of bottled drinking water.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 26 July 2018