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<p>The Groceries Code Adjudicator is an independent regulator established under the
Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 to oversee and enforce the Groceries Supply Code
of Practice.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Adjudicator has a statutory duty to
arbitrate disputes under the Code referred to it by direct suppliers; and has the
power to conduct an investigation where it has reasonable grounds to suspect that
the Code has been breached.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In each case, such decisions
relating to the exercise of the Adjudicator’s statutory powers are matters for the
Adjudicator. The Adjudicator has published its prioritisation principles in guidance
on its investigation and enforcement functions.<em> </em>The guidance may be viewed
at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325842/GCA_Statutory_Guidance_post_consultation_final_June_14.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325842/GCA_Statutory_Guidance_post_consultation_final_June_14.pdf</a></p><p>
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