19 Feb 2026
by Sue Whittington

Spring 2026 Edition of FAR Update Newsletter - Out Now

The spring 2026 edition of the FAR Update - the newsletter of the Feed Adviser Register (FAR) - is now available to download.

In this issue:

  • Launch of the AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS), a major industry development supporting EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) due‑diligence, supply chain transparency, and UK compliance.

  • A UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) negotiations and feed industry implications update, featuring AIC’s engagement with the Food Standards Agency and Cabinet Office.

  • The Digital Membership Cards roll-out, replacing plastic cards and integrating with Apple and Google Wallets for easier validation and access.

  • The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is undertaking a comprehensive review of key regulations relating to water pollution from agriculture.

Click below to download a PDF copy of the FAR Update.

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FAR Newsletter Spring 2026

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Author

Sue Whittington

Sue Whittington

Technical Manager, AIC Services

Sue is a Technical Manager for AIC Services. She is responsible for the Feed Adviser Register (FAR), the AIC Sustainability Programme and responsible sourcing and the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) Laboratory Proficiency Testing Programme.

Prior to her role with AIC, she managed certification and assurance for both a scheme owner and certification body and a variety of agronomic and technical roles within the food industry.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
01733 385275

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