UK Rejects US Demand to Lower Food Safety Standards in Trade Deal
The UK’s firm stance against lowering its food safety standards in any potential US trade deal is entirely understandable. It’s fundamentally about responsibility; if a product doesn’t meet basic safety requirements, the onus is on the producer to rectify the issue, not to pressure other nations into compromising their standards. This isn’t simply about protectionism; it’s about public health.
The stark contrast between reported food poisoning incidents in the US and the UK speaks volumes. The sheer frequency of food poisoning in the US suggests a systemic problem with food safety regulations and practices, a problem that shouldn’t be considered a normal part of life in the 21st century.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker