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About AIC

About AIC

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Membership

AIC works to support a modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture and create conditions that enable members to operate successfully and legally in an environment of ever-increasing legislation. Members are fully involved in all our business processes and enjoy a full range of benefits.

News and briefings

Committees and Working Groups

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-additives/eu-register_en

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Read more

Read more

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most important challenges facing our species. In political terms it is now attracting as much attention as global warming and failure to address the problem could have far-reaching consequences for human health.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/rasff_en

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=62b9c176-e18e-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/importing-high-risk-foods

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Legislation and Guidance

This section outlines the scope of the fertiliser legislation that applies to the manufacture, sale and supply of fertiliser in the United Kingdom. It also provides a link to this legislation and relevant guidance notes.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/dyna/gm_register/index_en.cfm

Fertiliser consumption in the UK (Annual Summary)

Fertiliser consumption in the UK based on BSFP findings, import and export trade data, and on sales data.

See more news

See more news

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Find out more

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the agrisupply industry’s leading trade association. Formed in October 2003 by a merger of three trade associations, AIC has over 230 Members in the agrisupply trade and represents £8 billion turnover at farmgate.

Find out more

Insect Protein

AIC is closely involved with the UK Government initiative on insect biomass and is engaged in order to express the feed industry views.

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Statistics

Compound feed production Raw material usage Self-sufficiency Livestock numbers Family Food 2016/17

Contact

Committees and Working Groups

News and briefings

See all Events

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=44a32fb7-088b-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

Committees and Working Groups

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ESTA - European Seed Treatment Assurance scheme

Provides a quality assurance system to assure that seed treatment and the resulting treated seed meet requirements defined by legislators and industry.

AIC Journal

View all UFAS documents

Committees and Working Groups

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Committees and Working Groups

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Checklists

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UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

See all Resources

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News

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Find out more

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/

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Fertiliser

Sectors & Standard - Fertiliser

Technical and Business Support

AIC provides help in the areas of contracts and arbitration, employment law, insurance and health and safety.

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Training and CPD

View FEMAS Scheme

View FEMAS Scheme

Facts in support of livestock production

Useful supportive and informative links

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UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

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Agribusiness

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View UFAS Scheme

View UFAS Scheme

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See more benefits

AIC works to support a modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture and create conditions that enable members to operate successfully and legally in an environment of ever-increasing legislation. Members are fully involved in all our business processes and enjoy a full range of benefits.

UFASSure Insurance

https://fsa.riams.org/communications/shared-files/4004?token=JsZ8rp4Mh1mO8Oia93LCe6tu3f82VLEO

Fees

Maleic Hydrazide

The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has removed the restriction on feeding livestock with produce which has been treated with maleic hydrazide (MH), including potatoes and potato products.

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1017&from=EN

All Party Meeting – Implementing the UK Agri-Tech Strategy

The next meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture will be held on Tuesday 10th September and will be given over to ‘Implementing the UK Agri-Tech Strategy.

European Protein Plan

The EU Commission is working on proposals for an EU Protein plan which may form a part of the reformed CAP from 2020. The protein plan will address research and innovation, agronomic challenges and the environmental benefits of protein crops, the development of supply/value chains and market potential for EU plant proteins in different market segments, including food.

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Feed and the Environment

There is an ever increasing focus on the environmental impact of feed and AIC provides support for members on the environmental policies affecting feed mills and feeding advice, as well as updates on sustainability issues.

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

Vitamin B2 Authorisation Issue

The denial of authorisation of a particular source of Vitamin B2 has implications for the feed industry and AIC has been active on behalf of members on this issue.

https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/soil-health/

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Trade Assurance

Read more

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

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Seed

Sectors & Standard - Seed

Using a Feed Advisor

AIC

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Plastics

Whilst the primary focus is on consumer waste reduction, all industries need to play a part in reducing use of single use plastic packaging as part of the UK 2050 waste and resources strategy. Industry needs to demonstrate that it is taking action to ensure the plastic it uses is recycled and consider new packaging solutions. UK wide measures are expected, including a tax on plastic packaging and changes to the current regulatory.

UFAS Update

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52018XC0416(01)&from=EN

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

News and briefings

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Animal Feed

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

What Is Fertiliser?

News and briefings

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AIC Crop Protection Sector Coronavirus (Covid-19) update- 16 March 2020

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See all Events

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AIC Services

Our professional technical team offer unique sector expertise in the agri-supply and food chains with both UK and International experience.

Networking Opportunities

Trade Assurance Schemes

AIC manages a comprehensive range of trade assurance schemes that are regularly updated to meet changing requirements in the Feed, Food and Fertiliser sectors.

TASCC logo

TASCC - Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

i-learning

AIC (Agricultural Industries Confederation) has launched new online training modules, based on its Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC), and tailored to meet the needs of TASCC participants.

Brexit and the Feed Sector

UFAS logo

UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

More FAR resources

FIAS logo

FIAS - Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

FEMAS logo

FEMAS - Feed Materials Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

Find a Feed Adviser

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=45a32fb7-088b-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

EU Code of good labelling practice for compound feed for food producing animals endorsed by commission 1 September 2018.pdf

Search the Assurance Checker

View more resources

View more resources

Lobbying and Political Representation

AIC members are part of a powerful, unified voice that is recognised and respected by policymakers in the both UK and EU.

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Feed Adviser Register

The register was set up by AIC and the feed sector in response to the Governments’ commitment and industry and customer demands to reduce emissions from farmed livestock.

Choosing your membership

Organisations can apply to join AIC under the following categories: Full Member, Subscriber Member, Associate Member, Personal Member and Haulier Member.

View TASCC Scheme

View TASCC Scheme

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

https://www.efsa.europa.eu/

Regular information tailored to your business

AIC members benefit from being amongst the first to hear about the latest legislation and regulations affecting their business.

https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/third-country-representation-for-animal-feed-businesses

Committees and Working Groups

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View animal feed committees

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=40a32fb7-088b-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

Guidance & codes of practice

Policy Advice and Guidance

AIC has specialists in all sectors who are available to answer your queries and provide information and advice on policy and adhering to industry standards.

News and briefings

View all news and briefings

Contracts

https://twitter.com/Agindustriesuk

https://www.facebook.com/AGIndustriesUK/

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398007/TSE-feed-controls.pdf

Youtube

Register

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Crop Protection

The Crop Protection Sector supports Members interests by lobbying and supplying information on technical, transport and storage issues as well as other initiatives that could affect the long term sustainability of farming and hence Members businesses.

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Policy

AIC policy work falls into two main categories, environmental policy and external policy, covering a range of issues from future farming, innovation and productivity to agri-climate and food chain sustainability.

View all FIAS news

European Green Deal and CAP Reform

The European Green Deal sets out the EU Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task.

https://feedmaterialsregister.eu/index.php?page=Presentation

The Application of HACCP Principles

AIC HACCP May 2009 A Practical Guide for the Agri-Food Supply Chain This Guide is designed for use both by companies for whom HACCP may be a completely new concept and also for those companies with prior experience of HACCP. This document has been accepted by the European Commission as part of FEFAC’s EFMC Guide to good practice under the EU Feed Hygiene Regulation

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Combinable Crops

The work of the Arable Crop Marketing Sector is geared to representing the interests of Members with Defra and other government and non-government bodies and organisations.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/agricultural-industries-confederation/

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About AIC

About AIC

stock-photo-unity-and-teamwork-business-people-putting-their-hands-together-top-view-copy-space-1282734733.jpg

Membership

AIC works to support a modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture and create conditions that enable members to operate successfully and legally in an environment of ever-increasing legislation. Members are fully involved in all our business processes and enjoy a full range of benefits.

News and briefings

Committees and Working Groups

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-additives/eu-register_en

shutterstock_513063658.jpg

Read more

Read more

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most important challenges facing our species. In political terms it is now attracting as much attention as global warming and failure to address the problem could have far-reaching consequences for human health.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/rasff_en

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=62b9c176-e18e-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/importing-high-risk-foods

stock-photo-icons-and-field-on-background-concept-of-smart-agriculture-and-modern-technology-700890880.jpg

Legislation and Guidance

This section outlines the scope of the fertiliser legislation that applies to the manufacture, sale and supply of fertiliser in the United Kingdom. It also provides a link to this legislation and relevant guidance notes.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/dyna/gm_register/index_en.cfm

Fertiliser consumption in the UK (Annual Summary)

Fertiliser consumption in the UK based on BSFP findings, import and export trade data, and on sales data.

See more news

See more news

toc-big-2.jpg

Find out more

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the agrisupply industry’s leading trade association. Formed in October 2003 by a merger of three trade associations, AIC has over 230 Members in the agrisupply trade and represents £8 billion turnover at farmgate.

Find out more

Insect Protein

AIC is closely involved with the UK Government initiative on insect biomass and is engaged in order to express the feed industry views.

shutterstock_513063658.jpg

Statistics

Compound feed production Raw material usage Self-sufficiency Livestock numbers Family Food 2016/17

Contact

Committees and Working Groups

News and briefings

See all Events

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=44a32fb7-088b-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

Committees and Working Groups

esta.jpg

ESTA - European Seed Treatment Assurance scheme

Provides a quality assurance system to assure that seed treatment and the resulting treated seed meet requirements defined by legislators and industry.

AIC Journal

View all UFAS documents

Committees and Working Groups

gallery1.jpg

Committees and Working Groups

Read more

Checklists

UFAS logo

UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

See all Resources

Banner widget

News

toc-big-1.jpg

Find out more

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/

4683D29C-D3F7-40B1-921943128F380226

Fertiliser

Sectors & Standard - Fertiliser

Technical and Business Support

AIC provides help in the areas of contracts and arbitration, employment law, insurance and health and safety.

IMG_8865 (1).jpg

Training and CPD

View FEMAS Scheme

View FEMAS Scheme

Facts in support of livestock production

Useful supportive and informative links

DSC_1901-Edit-Edit.jpg

UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

banner1.jpg

Agribusiness

Agribusiness teaser lipsum Perferendis natus dignissimos nemo ullam Perferendis natus dignissimos nemo ullam quo deserunt voluptates ess

DSC_1901-Edit-Edit.jpg

View UFAS Scheme

View UFAS Scheme

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See more benefits

AIC works to support a modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture and create conditions that enable members to operate successfully and legally in an environment of ever-increasing legislation. Members are fully involved in all our business processes and enjoy a full range of benefits.

UFASSure Insurance

https://fsa.riams.org/communications/shared-files/4004?token=JsZ8rp4Mh1mO8Oia93LCe6tu3f82VLEO

Fees

Maleic Hydrazide

The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has removed the restriction on feeding livestock with produce which has been treated with maleic hydrazide (MH), including potatoes and potato products.

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1017&from=EN

All Party Meeting – Implementing the UK Agri-Tech Strategy

The next meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture will be held on Tuesday 10th September and will be given over to ‘Implementing the UK Agri-Tech Strategy.

European Protein Plan

The EU Commission is working on proposals for an EU Protein plan which may form a part of the reformed CAP from 2020. The protein plan will address research and innovation, agronomic challenges and the environmental benefits of protein crops, the development of supply/value chains and market potential for EU plant proteins in different market segments, including food.

shutterstock_211959337 (1).jpg

Feed and the Environment

There is an ever increasing focus on the environmental impact of feed and AIC provides support for members on the environmental policies affecting feed mills and feeding advice, as well as updates on sustainability issues.

stock-photo-icons-and-field-on-background-concept-of-smart-agriculture-and-modern-technology-700890880.jpg

Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

Vitamin B2 Authorisation Issue

The denial of authorisation of a particular source of Vitamin B2 has implications for the feed industry and AIC has been active on behalf of members on this issue.

https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/soil-health/

Laptop image shutterstock_268450493.jpg

Trade Assurance

Read more

stock-photo-icons-and-field-on-background-concept-of-smart-agriculture-and-modern-technology-700890880.jpg

Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

stock-photo-green-wheat-field-67089322.jpg

Seed

Sectors & Standard - Seed

Using a Feed Advisor

AIC

....AIC homepage teaser....

Plastics

Whilst the primary focus is on consumer waste reduction, all industries need to play a part in reducing use of single use plastic packaging as part of the UK 2050 waste and resources strategy. Industry needs to demonstrate that it is taking action to ensure the plastic it uses is recycled and consider new packaging solutions. UK wide measures are expected, including a tax on plastic packaging and changes to the current regulatory.

UFAS Update

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52018XC0416(01)&from=EN

stock-photo-icons-and-field-on-background-concept-of-smart-agriculture-and-modern-technology-700890880.jpg

Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

News and briefings

shutterstock_548140939.jpg

Animal Feed

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

What Is Fertiliser?

News and briefings

sample long image.png

AIC Crop Protection Sector Coronavirus (Covid-19) update- 16 March 2020

read more

See all Events

sector-expertise.jpeg

AIC Services

Our professional technical team offer unique sector expertise in the agri-supply and food chains with both UK and International experience.

Networking Opportunities

Trade Assurance Schemes

AIC manages a comprehensive range of trade assurance schemes that are regularly updated to meet changing requirements in the Feed, Food and Fertiliser sectors.

TASCC logo

TASCC - Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

i-learning

AIC (Agricultural Industries Confederation) has launched new online training modules, based on its Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC), and tailored to meet the needs of TASCC participants.

Brexit and the Feed Sector

UFAS logo

UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

stock-photo-icons-and-field-on-background-concept-of-smart-agriculture-and-modern-technology-700890880.jpg

Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

More FAR resources

FIAS logo

FIAS - Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

FEMAS logo

FEMAS - Feed Materials Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

Find a Feed Adviser

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=45a32fb7-088b-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

EU Code of good labelling practice for compound feed for food producing animals endorsed by commission 1 September 2018.pdf

Search the Assurance Checker

View more resources

View more resources

Lobbying and Political Representation

AIC members are part of a powerful, unified voice that is recognised and respected by policymakers in the both UK and EU.

Cows feeding.jpg

Feed Adviser Register

The register was set up by AIC and the feed sector in response to the Governments’ commitment and industry and customer demands to reduce emissions from farmed livestock.

Choosing your membership

Organisations can apply to join AIC under the following categories: Full Member, Subscriber Member, Associate Member, Personal Member and Haulier Member.

View TASCC Scheme

View TASCC Scheme

stock-photo-icons-and-field-on-background-concept-of-smart-agriculture-and-modern-technology-700890880.jpg

Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

https://www.efsa.europa.eu/

Regular information tailored to your business

AIC members benefit from being amongst the first to hear about the latest legislation and regulations affecting their business.

https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/third-country-representation-for-animal-feed-businesses

Committees and Working Groups

toc-big-1.jpg

View animal feed committees

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=40a32fb7-088b-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

Guidance & codes of practice

Policy Advice and Guidance

AIC has specialists in all sectors who are available to answer your queries and provide information and advice on policy and adhering to industry standards.

News and briefings

View all news and briefings

Contracts

https://twitter.com/Agindustriesuk

https://www.facebook.com/AGIndustriesUK/

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398007/TSE-feed-controls.pdf

Youtube

Register

stock-photo-cross-pollination-being-carried-out-by-a-bee-1051881530.jpg

Crop Protection

The Crop Protection Sector supports Members interests by lobbying and supplying information on technical, transport and storage issues as well as other initiatives that could affect the long term sustainability of farming and hence Members businesses.

stock-photo-panoramic-view-of-green-field-and-blue-sky-with-light-clouds-collage-wide-photo-757145218.jpg

Policy

AIC policy work falls into two main categories, environmental policy and external policy, covering a range of issues from future farming, innovation and productivity to agri-climate and food chain sustainability.

View all FIAS news

European Green Deal and CAP Reform

The European Green Deal sets out the EU Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task.

https://feedmaterialsregister.eu/index.php?page=Presentation

The Application of HACCP Principles

AIC HACCP May 2009 A Practical Guide for the Agri-Food Supply Chain This Guide is designed for use both by companies for whom HACCP may be a completely new concept and also for those companies with prior experience of HACCP. This document has been accepted by the European Commission as part of FEFAC’s EFMC Guide to good practice under the EU Feed Hygiene Regulation

shutterstock_110743838.jpg

Combinable Crops

The work of the Arable Crop Marketing Sector is geared to representing the interests of Members with Defra and other government and non-government bodies and organisations.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/agricultural-industries-confederation/

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About AIC

About AIC

stock-photo-unity-and-teamwork-business-people-putting-their-hands-together-top-view-copy-space-1282734733.jpg

Membership

AIC works to support a modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture and create conditions that enable members to operate successfully and legally in an environment of ever-increasing legislation. Members are fully involved in all our business processes and enjoy a full range of benefits.

News and briefings

Committees and Working Groups

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-additives/eu-register_en

shutterstock_513063658.jpg

Read more

Read more

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most important challenges facing our species. In political terms it is now attracting as much attention as global warming and failure to address the problem could have far-reaching consequences for human health.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/rasff_en

https://aic.pixl8-uat.cloud/crm-member-homepage/member-directory.html?type=dc56228e-3a69-ea11-a811000d3a86ad25&tag=62b9c176-e18e-ea11-a811000d3a86a3ce

https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/importing-high-risk-foods

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Legislation and Guidance

This section outlines the scope of the fertiliser legislation that applies to the manufacture, sale and supply of fertiliser in the United Kingdom. It also provides a link to this legislation and relevant guidance notes.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/dyna/gm_register/index_en.cfm

Fertiliser consumption in the UK (Annual Summary)

Fertiliser consumption in the UK based on BSFP findings, import and export trade data, and on sales data.

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The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the agrisupply industry’s leading trade association. Formed in October 2003 by a merger of three trade associations, AIC has over 230 Members in the agrisupply trade and represents £8 billion turnover at farmgate.

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Insect Protein

AIC is closely involved with the UK Government initiative on insect biomass and is engaged in order to express the feed industry views.

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Statistics

Compound feed production Raw material usage Self-sufficiency Livestock numbers Family Food 2016/17

Contact

Committees and Working Groups

News and briefings

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Committees and Working Groups

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ESTA - European Seed Treatment Assurance scheme

Provides a quality assurance system to assure that seed treatment and the resulting treated seed meet requirements defined by legislators and industry.

AIC Journal

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UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

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The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/

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Technical and Business Support

AIC provides help in the areas of contracts and arbitration, employment law, insurance and health and safety.

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Training and CPD

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Facts in support of livestock production

Useful supportive and informative links

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UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

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Agribusiness

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AIC works to support a modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture and create conditions that enable members to operate successfully and legally in an environment of ever-increasing legislation. Members are fully involved in all our business processes and enjoy a full range of benefits.

UFASSure Insurance

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Fees

Maleic Hydrazide

The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has removed the restriction on feeding livestock with produce which has been treated with maleic hydrazide (MH), including potatoes and potato products.

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1017&from=EN

All Party Meeting – Implementing the UK Agri-Tech Strategy

The next meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture will be held on Tuesday 10th September and will be given over to ‘Implementing the UK Agri-Tech Strategy.

European Protein Plan

The EU Commission is working on proposals for an EU Protein plan which may form a part of the reformed CAP from 2020. The protein plan will address research and innovation, agronomic challenges and the environmental benefits of protein crops, the development of supply/value chains and market potential for EU plant proteins in different market segments, including food.

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Feed and the Environment

There is an ever increasing focus on the environmental impact of feed and AIC provides support for members on the environmental policies affecting feed mills and feeding advice, as well as updates on sustainability issues.

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

Vitamin B2 Authorisation Issue

The denial of authorisation of a particular source of Vitamin B2 has implications for the feed industry and AIC has been active on behalf of members on this issue.

https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/soil-health/

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Trade Assurance

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

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Plastics

Whilst the primary focus is on consumer waste reduction, all industries need to play a part in reducing use of single use plastic packaging as part of the UK 2050 waste and resources strategy. Industry needs to demonstrate that it is taking action to ensure the plastic it uses is recycled and consider new packaging solutions. UK wide measures are expected, including a tax on plastic packaging and changes to the current regulatory.

UFAS Update

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52018XC0416(01)&from=EN

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

News and briefings

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Animal Feed

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

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AIC Services

Our professional technical team offer unique sector expertise in the agri-supply and food chains with both UK and International experience.

Networking Opportunities

Trade Assurance Schemes

AIC manages a comprehensive range of trade assurance schemes that are regularly updated to meet changing requirements in the Feed, Food and Fertiliser sectors.

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TASCC - Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

i-learning

AIC (Agricultural Industries Confederation) has launched new online training modules, based on its Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC), and tailored to meet the needs of TASCC participants.

Brexit and the Feed Sector

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UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

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FIAS - Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

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FEMAS - Feed Materials Assurance Scheme

Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.

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Lobbying and Political Representation

AIC members are part of a powerful, unified voice that is recognised and respected by policymakers in the both UK and EU.

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Feed Adviser Register

The register was set up by AIC and the feed sector in response to the Governments’ commitment and industry and customer demands to reduce emissions from farmed livestock.

Choosing your membership

Organisations can apply to join AIC under the following categories: Full Member, Subscriber Member, Associate Member, Personal Member and Haulier Member.

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Legislation and Guidance

Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.

https://www.efsa.europa.eu/

Regular information tailored to your business

AIC members benefit from being amongst the first to hear about the latest legislation and regulations affecting their business.

https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/third-country-representation-for-animal-feed-businesses

Committees and Working Groups

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View animal feed committees

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.

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Guidance & codes of practice

Policy Advice and Guidance

AIC has specialists in all sectors who are available to answer your queries and provide information and advice on policy and adhering to industry standards.

News and briefings

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Contracts

https://twitter.com/Agindustriesuk

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Crop Protection

The Crop Protection Sector supports Members interests by lobbying and supplying information on technical, transport and storage issues as well as other initiatives that could affect the long term sustainability of farming and hence Members businesses.

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Policy

AIC policy work falls into two main categories, environmental policy and external policy, covering a range of issues from future farming, innovation and productivity to agri-climate and food chain sustainability.

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European Green Deal and CAP Reform

The European Green Deal sets out the EU Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task.

https://feedmaterialsregister.eu/index.php?page=Presentation

The Application of HACCP Principles

AIC HACCP May 2009 A Practical Guide for the Agri-Food Supply Chain This Guide is designed for use both by companies for whom HACCP may be a completely new concept and also for those companies with prior experience of HACCP. This document has been accepted by the European Commission as part of FEFAC’s EFMC Guide to good practice under the EU Feed Hygiene Regulation

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Combinable Crops

The work of the Arable Crop Marketing Sector is geared to representing the interests of Members with Defra and other government and non-government bodies and organisations.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/agricultural-industries-confederation/

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