Post-Brexit deals must not compromise UK food standards, says trade body

Agriculture commission urges UK government to maintain pledge on animal welfare and ethical trade

Post-Brexit trade deals will not allow the UK's high standards of food and animal welfare to be reduced, if the government follows new guidelines published on Tuesday, the chief of the independent advisory trade and agriculture commission has said.

The guidelines will call for liberalised trade in food and agriculture with other countries, but will require that this should be balanced with a commitment to international leadership by the UK on climate, environment, animal welfare and ethical trade".