Monitoring of Contaminants in UK Cereals for Food and Animal Feed
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS · Awarded contract
AwardedMonitoring of Contaminants in UK Cereals for Food and Animal Feed
Awarded 31 Jul 2016
Awarded31 Jul 2016
Value£616,582.75
SupplierFera Science Ltd
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 5y 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 July 2016Expired 30 July 2021
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd for the monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for food and animal feed over a five-year period from 1 August 2016 to 31 July 2021, valued at £616,582.75.
The work supports AHDB's strategy to ensure the safety and quality of major UK cereals, coordinate supply chain demands, and help the industry prepare for new legislation.
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