Just so you know AP, in any discussion on here about post Brexit FTA’s, EU countries and their regs are always the dogs robblocks and everywhere else like OZ and the US for example is akin to some sort of unregulated hell hole.
The Aussies do these things primarily due to the climate conditions which can go from drought to flood pretty quickly, and each crop needs max protection to survive. The weather in the UK is safer for farming (although at times you wouldn't think it when it's freezing and snowing). I don't think it affects health though, or at least the Aussie experts don't think so. I'm just saying that health standards are different in many regards, and that does not necessarily mean the UK ones are higher. Needs a bit of balance. If Oz beef does turn out to be cheaper (which I doubt frankly) then that has to be good for the UK consumer. Most seem happy with all the imported food they buy in the supermarkets, why should Oz beef be any different.
Just to be clear. My issue (and it's only potential at the moment) isn't with any countries food standards other than the UK. My fear is my countries standards will drop. This isn't for meat/veg that I can easily distinguish what is good to me and what isn't. It's things like breakfast cereal, and other similar processed foods. In short, any food I can't make at home with everyday ingredients.
Well, we're going to import Aussie beef anyway, so we'll see what happens. I wouldn't be surprised if the British govt subsidizes our farmers to overcome this problem
Fair do’s, I think companies that manufacture processed food with long shelf lives will ensure their product adheres to UK standards, be quite surprised if the UK change on this?
I'm talking about cheese, bread, cold cuts, bacon etc. Not microwave meals and sausage rolls (although they clearly count)
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