Dairy Code of Conduct Joint Letter

Date Published: 22nd April 2023

We are among a number of organisations who have signed a joint open letter to the Secretary of State calling for action on the delayed Dairy Code of Conduct.

In 2021 it was announced that the new statutory Code would seek to “provide a guiding framework, establishing minimum standards but also providing businesses with the flexibility to adapt contracts to their individual circumstances.”

It is necessary to ensure fairness, transparency, cooperation and sustainability across the dairy supply chain and end abusive practices and unfair clauses in contracts.

Robust guidelines will allow the country to be more resilient to future shocks, the sector to contribute to net zero and environmental targets, and ensure access to good quality dairy that has been fairly produced. 
To read the letter, coordinated by @FoodEthicsCouncil, click here.