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<p>The UK Government will not compromise on our standards. Our manifesto is clear
that in all of our trade negotiations, we will not compromise on our high environmental
protection, animal welfare and food standards. We remain firmly committed to upholding
our high environmental, food safety and animal welfare standards outside the EU. The
EU Withdrawal Act will transfer all existing EU food safety provisions, including
existing import requirements, onto the UK statute book.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s food
standards, for both domestic production and imports, are overseen by the Food Standards
Agency and Food Standards Scotland. These are agencies and provide independent advice
to the UK and Scottish governments. They will continue to do so in order to ensure
that all food imports comply with the UK’s high safety standards. Decisions on these
standards are a matter for the UK and will be made separately from any trade agreement.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government is keen to work closely with the National Farmers' Union and
other key stakeholders across the food chain to understand the key concerns about
the impact of new trade deals.</p>
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