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Clarify inclusion of on-farm animal welfare and labelling in EU SPS negotiations

Recommendation
The Government must urgently clarify whether on-farm animal welfare and labelling will be included in negotiations with the EU of an SPS agreement so it can properly develop any future legislative changes, prepare industry for reforms and so those changes can be properly scrutinised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 15)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry Biosecurity and animal welfare
Report 5th Report - UK-EU agritrade: making an SPS agreement work 05 Feb 2026 HC 1661
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Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.6 yr
Report published 05 Feb 2026