Links
Here's some industry-related links you might find useful:
Agricultural Industries Confederation
AIC is the leading voice for the agricultural supply industry. We work to provide support and advice for member companies and lobby on their behalf, both at a UK and EU level, with the aim of influencing and informing policy makers.
Anaphylaxis Campaign
Thousands of people in the UK have life-threatening allergies. The condition is known as anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Campaign was set up to help them. This site explains what anaphylaxis is and the precautions that can be taken to avoid or minimise risk. The campaign's newsletter is published on this site and contains the latest news and developments on the subject.
British Retail Consortium (BRC)
The British Retail Consortium is the lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers, from the large multiples and department stores through to independents. The site provides information on policies and issues, latest news and press releases, facts and figures on shopping in the UK, a relevant links directory and a contacts page.
Codex Alimentarius Commission
The Codex Alimentarius Commission was created in 1963 by FAO and WHO to develop food standards, guidelines and related texts such as codes of practice under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The main purposes of this Programme are protecting health of the consumers and ensuring fair trade practices in the food trade, and promoting coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) was created in June 2001 to drive forward the Government's programmes on the environment, food and rural affairs.
Department for Transport
The Department provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. This section contains information on the Department's aims and objectives, its organisational structure, and the responsibilities of the various affiliated agencies.
Department of Health
The Department of Health is responsible for setting health and social care policy in England . The Department's work sets standards and drives modernisation across all areas of the NHS, social care and public health. As well as policy documents, the site contains statistics, surveys and research and development information.
Europa - the site of the European Union (EU)
The site publishes large amounts of information about EU business such as legislation (including legislation in progress), EU grants and loans, statistics and publications. The site explains the role of the EU and its strategic objectives and provides links to EU institutions
European Biodiesel Board
The European Biodiesel Board also known as EBB, is a non-profit organisation established in January 1997. EBB aims to promote the use of biodiesel in the European Union, at the same time, grouping the major EU biodiesel producers.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
EFSA provides independent scientific advice on all matters with a direct or indirect impact on food safety. The site holds information on the organisation structure, publications, press information and procurement.
Federation of Oils Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA)
The Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations (FOSFA) was founded in 1971 on the amalgamation of four predecessor associations, the oldest of which dates back to 1863. Today the Federation represents over 700 members in 67 countries. FOSFA is a professional international contract issuing and arbitral body concerned exclusively with the world trade in oilseeds, oils, fats and edible groundnuts.
Fediol
Fediol is the Federation that represents the vegetable oils and fats industry in the European Union.
FEFAC
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) was founded in 1959 by five national compound feed associations from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is the US Government department responsible for food and nutrition. The site covers a wide range of topics: food, biologics, human drugs, animal drugs, toxicology research, freedom of information, medical products and cosmetics. Information is aimed at consumers, health professionals, patients and industry.
Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Covers the agency's latest news along with information about research, industry regulation and the scientific advisory committees. Information about Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish FSAs can also be found here.
FoodDrink Europe
FoodDrinkEurope’s permanent secretariat, based in Brussels, maintains close contacts with European and international institutions and is a major partner in consultations on all issues affecting Europe’s food and drink industry.
Grain and Feed Trade Association
The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), comprising international grain and feed traders has been in existence for 128 years and currently has members in over 80 countries. Its aim is to promote and protect the interests of its Members in the trade of grain, animal feed, pulses and rice worldwide.
HGCA
HGCA is the cereals and oilseeds division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). HGCA's mission is to deliver a world-class arable industry through independence, innovation and investment.
National Edible Oil Distributors' Association
The National Edible Oil Distributors' Association (NEODA) was established in 1947 to represent the interests of edible oil and fat refiners, packers and distributors and to promote the highest standards of food safety, quality and service for the benefit of its members, their customers, and the general consumer. NEODA members account for over 80%of the UK distributor market.
National Farmers Union
The National Farmers' Union represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales . Its central objective is to promote successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, while ensuring the long term viability of rural communities.
Red Tractor Assurance
Red Tractor Assurance sets out to maintain, develop and promote integrated Assurance standards for the benefit of its assured members within the whole food industry. It sets standards for farms as well as other critical links in the food supply chain both pre- and post-farm.
Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS)
RTRS is a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to facilitate a global dialogue on soy production that is economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally sound. It provides stakeholders and interested parties – producers, social organizations and business and industry - with the opportunity to jointly develop global solutions leading to responsible soy production.
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
RSPO is a not-for-profit association that unites stakeholders from seven sectors of the palm oil industry - oil palm producers, palm oil processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation NGOs and social or developmental NGOs - to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil.