Choose Red Tractor on food packs
CONSUMERS who want to make sure they are getting the best bacon butty are advised to stick to food with the Red Tractor logo.
That assures high standards of animal welfare and environmental protection similar to DEFRA rules.
The quality control system was launched by the National Farmers’ Union in 2000 and ensures food is traceable, safe to eat and has been produced responsibly.
Red Tractor producers are overseen by Assured Food Standards (AFS), which promotes and regulates food quality.
It licenses the Red Tractor quality mark and carries out independent inspections to confirm that businesses are meeting strict standards.
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