New Food Crime Unit to be established as Elliott report recommendations accepted

Liz Truss replaces Paterson as new Secretary of State.

All of the recommendations in the Elliott report on food integrity and assurance of food supply networks have been accepted by the Government including the establishment of a new Food Crime Unit. Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss said this would strengthen consumer confidence in Britain’s high quality food.

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