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Egg imports posing 'urgent and escalating risk' for the UK food sector, warns new report

Shell Shocked study urges Gov to rethink policy and strengthen border security to protect industry and consumers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Nick Allen, chief executive of the BEIC, said: “This report highlights the real and urgent risks inferior imports pose for consumers and the wider food industry"
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Nick Allen, chief executive of the BEIC, said: “This report highlights the real and urgent risks inferior imports pose for consumers and the wider food industry"

The Government is being urged to take action after a new study revealed a dramatic surge in egg imports - often produced to significantly lower food safety and hen welfare standards - are flooding into...

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