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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

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
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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