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Egg sector demands more action to protect standards
14 May 2021 |
The British Egg Industry Council warns the government not to leave the back door open to lower standard imports
The egg industry has urged the government to pledge more action on defending British producers standards following the launch of its Action Plan for Animal Welfare.
Defra has published what it says is the first plan of its kind which, it adds, will revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK and introduce measures to protect the welfare of animals abroad.
Regulation will be strengthened, such as recognising animals as sentient in law along with a new range of welfare measures for pets and livestock.