News and briefings

A High Court judgment on 4 June 2026 found that the decision to introduce the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 (the Regulations) was affected by a procedural error in how powers were understood, rather than the substance of the policy.

AIC is pleased to highlight a valuable new Member benefit through our ongoing collaboration with COCERAL, an online Food and Feed Safety Database.

AIC has received notification from the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) that the EU has reached agreement on amendments to Regulation (EC) No 2002/32 on undesirable substances in animal feed.

Defra, FSA and the British Standards Institute have published “PAS 96: 2026 Food Defence – Protection and prevention from deliberate acts – Guide” which has replaced the previous 2017 edition.

AIC is developing a new careers booklet to promote opportunities across the agri-supply chain, a key part of the booklet will be short, accessible case studies to help young people understand the breadth of roles available and see real career journeys.

The 2026 European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) Congress highlighted a European feed and livestock sector at a strategic crossroads, shaped by shifting production geography, evolving trade dynamics, regulatory pressures and growing sustainability expectations.