Resources

In addition to routine annual audits, Participants in FEMAS, TASCC and UFAS will also receive a Short Notice Audit at least once during each three‑year certification period.

AIC has released a two part special of The AIC Podcast exploring the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and what it means for UK agriculture and supply chains.

The latest Climate Change Agreement newsletter has been published which includes links to the updated Statutory Guidance and Technical Annex, both important documents for those with a CCA. The updated Operations Manual has not been published yet. The newsletter also details the CO2 emission factors for 2026 – 2030.

Home Office is gathering feedback on how the Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023 (CEPPR 2023) are working in practice, especially for SMEs handling regulated chemicals.

The following report was compiled by TASCC and AIC, covering 1,037 audits conducted across certified sites, resulting in 828 non-conformances (major and minor) being identified.

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.

A reminder that DESNZ are seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors - closes 17 February.

AIC and other scheme owners have revised the Maize Aflatoxin Protocol to address increased contamination risk.

The latest Climate Change Agreement newsletter has been published covering; A reminder to provide assent to new Climate Change Agreement 3 underlying agreements and updates to the ‘Manage your Climate Change Agreement’ digital service.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors

The latest Climate Change Agreement newsletter has been published covering; new and varied underlying agreements and updates to the ‘Manage your Climate Change Agreement’ digital service,

The AIC office will be closed from midday on 24 December until 2 January 2026.

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