NSA urges government action on illegal sheep meat imports
Vast quantities of sheep meat have been brought into the UK illegally during the past few months, according to industry intelligence.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) called for the “alarming rise” in illegal sheep meat imports to be addressed urgently by the new Labour government.
Illegal imports could pose a major threat to both public health and farm businesses as they risk bringing new diseases to the UK.
Phil Stocker, the NSA chief executive, said illegal imports of sheep meat have been found to be bypassing crucial safety and quality controls at UK borders.
“This not only undermines the integrity of domestic sheep farming, but also jeopardises food security by introducing products that do not meet the rigorous standards expected of UK-produced meat,” he said.
“This situation is not just about unfair competition; it’s about the potential for severe long-term damage to the UK’s agricultural industry.
Charlie Reeve | Farmers Weekly
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