SQC are offering an opportunity to apply for an extension (to no later than 30 December 2025) for SQC assured growers who have applied for and been granted a derogation on temporary storage (via SQC Standard 4.1) through to 30 November 2025
The consultation on the next version of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) Standard, is currently open for comment until 17:00 on Friday, 12 December 2025. An additional week has been added to allow more time for responses.
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) “Secure Your Fertiliser” logo has been updated to reflect the location of fertiliser security advice on the ProtectUK website.
The latest dates for training courses supporting the AIC Services Trade Assurance Schemes FEMAS, TASCC, FIAS and UFAS are available to book for the coming months.
AIC is supportive of the UK Farm Assurance Review (UKFAR) Monitoring Report, which covers actions and progress across the national food and feed supply chain.
To maintain the integrity of the assured supply chain, the Standards require that Participants implement a system to verify the assurance status of their suppliers at the point of entering and executing contracts or agreements.
European Seed Treatment Assurance Scheme - important update regarding the Heubach method protocol, recently amended and formally approved by the Euroseeds Committee Seed Treatment and Production (CSTP)
Further to our Member briefing on suspected fatal botulism cases in cattle on a small number of farms, here is a link to a recent BBC News article with the latest information.
