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New audit system aims to 'reduce burden' on Scots growers

Food Integrity Assurance will now carry out inspections on behalf of four assurance schemes

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Growers will benefit from a more streamlined auditing programme
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Growers will benefit from a more streamlined auditing programme

Members of Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) are set to benefit from a more streamlined auditing process following the appointment of a new certification body. Food Integrity Assurance (FIA), which was set...

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