UK’s Negligible BSE Risk Status Underscores Strength of AIC Assurance Schemes
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) welcomes the UK’s official recognition as having a “negligible risk” status for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
This milestone highlights the critical role of feed controls in place in the UK. This is supported by the AIC Feed and Food Assurance Schemes in upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity across the supply chain.
The AIC’s assurance schemes, covering feed, food, fertiliser, and combinable crops, have long been instrumental in promoting traceability, compliance, and continuous improvement. These schemes provide robust frameworks that support industry best practice and consumer confidence, aligning with both UK regulatory expectations and international benchmarks.
“AIC would like to thank the UK feed sector for its continued support and commitment to certification under the AIC Feed and Food Assurance Schemes. This collective effort has been instrumental in achieving the UK’s negligible BSE risk status,” said John Kelley, Chief Operating Officer of AIC. “We remain committed to investing in and evolving these schemes to further enhance feed and food safety across the agri-food supply chain.”
The negligible BSE risk status is expected to open new opportunities for UK exports and strengthen the country’s reputation as a global leader in animal health and food safety. AIC will continue to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that its assurance schemes evolve in line with emerging risks and market demands.
For more information about the AIC Feed and Food Assurance Schemes, visit AIC | Trade Assurance Schemes
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