Key Issues

We represent the views of our members on a wide range of issues, from the environment to food safety to public health.

Our "Key Issues" section provides an outline of the our position on many of these issues, and gives links to other useful webpages where more information on these topics can be found. Find out more from the key topic links below.

Additives	Nutrition and Health Claims
Allergens	Nutrient Profiling Model
Avian Flu	Organic Food and Drink
Better Regulation	Obesity
Biofuels	Packaging
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)	Productivity
Country of Origin Labelling	Public Health Responsibility Deal
Environment	Responsible Marketing
Environmental Management	Rising Commodity Prices
Fairtrade	Seafood Sustainability
Fish	Salt
Food Information for Consumers	Saturated Fat
Food Safety - Read the Label	Skills in the Food and Drink Sector
Food Safety in the Supply Chain	Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises
Food Security	Sugars
Fortification of Food with Folic Acid	Temporary Agency Workers Directive
GM and Biotechnology	Trade Liberalisation
Green House Emissions	Trans Fat
Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs)	Transport
Imports and Exports	Waste Reduction
Labour in the Supply Chain	Workplace Wellbeing

Pledge to Reduce Water

Defra commends manufacturers' commitment to making significant reductions in water use to help reduce stress on water supplies.

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Policy Briefings

For FDF's policy positions and background on key issues, go to our Policy section.