Director's Briefing Notes are published every two weeks and are a summary of the Member Briefings.

Marketing and Use of Animal Feed - FSA Consults

The FSA is consulting on the EC proposal to modernise and simplify legislation on the marketing and use of animal feed; AIC will discuss feed industry implications with the FSA.

Further information: F08-023

"Bt 63" - FSA Issues More Advice

The FSA has issued more advice to food and feed business operators in relation to rice and rice products contaminated with the unauthorised genetically modified organism "Bt 63", in particular the requirement to inform enforcement authorities if such rice has left their possession and initiate procedures to withdraw and recall it.

Further information: F08-025

EC to Impose Special Conditions for Guar Gum

An upcoming EC Commission Decision will require all consignments of guar gum from India to be tested for the absence of pentachlorophenal (PCP).

Further information: F08-024

TASCC Stickers and UFAS Intake Requirements

It has been necessary to issue a reminder about restrictions on the use of TASCC stickers and UFAS Intake Requirements.

Further information: G08-028

Health and Safety - New AIC Service

AIC is launching a new service to help Members manage the challenge of health and safety.

Further information: G08-031

DSEAR Reminder

Members have been reminded about the requirements of The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, which have been in force since 30th June 2003.

Further information: G08-027

New Driver CPC Given Go-ahead

With effect from 10th September 2009, all lorry drivers will be required to hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence in addition to their vocational driving licence.

Further information: G08-029

The National Minimum Wage .....

..... will increase in October 2008 to £5.73 (for adults), to £4.77 (for 18-21 year olds), and to £3.53 (for 16-17 year olds).

Further information: G08-030

Crop Protection Management Plans to be Revised

The VI Crop Protection Management Plans are to be revised, to update the CPMP and improve the format to provide more practical outcomes for those completing the document.

Further information: CP08-005

Horticultural Professional Sought for PRC

Defra is looking to appoint three new members to the Pesticides Residues Committee, including a professional with detailed knowledge and experience of the horticulture industry.

Further information: CP08-004

Seed Industry Dinner .....

..... will be held (together with the Recommended List Stakeholders' Event) on 3rd December at Wyboston, Bedfordshire.

Further information: S08-005