The National Food Crime Unit of the Food Standards Agency have published their latest industry update. Included are:
- NFCU priorities through to March 2027:
- Adulteration and substitution of lamb, beef and poultry products
- Waste diversion including animal by product (ABP) handling within red meat, poultry, dairy and feed supply chains
- Specific supply chains presenting high levels of authenticity risk to the UK
- Maintaining a focus on illegal meat imports and continuing work on our mapped Organised Crime Groups
- Demand pressures on sacrificial meat as Qurbani 2026 approaches
- Supply pressure on pistachio nuts and raisins, increased risk of origin fraud
- Supply pressure on Atlantic cod, risk of species substitution
- NFCU self-assessment tool
- Key watchouts for beef fraud in the hospitality trade
- New Seasoning and Spice Association guidance on authenticity of herbs and spices.
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