DGSA Register

There has been significant activity across the water sector in recent weeks. Sir Jon Cunliffe published the Independent Water Commission’s recommendations, Defra resumed its review of agriculture-related water regulations, and the NFU hosted its inaugural Water Summit.

FSA have confirmed that urea and other additives are to be reinstated to the GB Feed Additives Register on 22nd July. FSA have also requested feedback from the industry on the use of sodium hydroxide and L-Cystine (3c391)

Effective from 1 August 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament has passed legislation introducing a 10% export duty on rapeseed and soybeans.

Yesterday (15 July), the Welsh Government published the final scheme description for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), which will replace the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) from 1 January 2026.

The updated Food Strategy for England outlines ten priority outcomes to strengthen food security, sustainability and innovation without introducing new targets, but building on existing policies and frameworks.

The UK Government has launched a public consultation to extend transitional registration deadlines under UK REACH, recognising that current deadlines are unfeasible.