During the UK Farm to Fork Summit held at 10 Downing Street, the NFU was pleased to hear Defra confirm the GCA (Groceries Code Adjudicator) role will continue and not be merged with the Competition and Markets Authority.
The GCA is the UK’s first independent adjudicator to oversee the relationship between supermarkets and their suppliers.
Established in 2013, its role is to make sure that retailers treat their direct suppliers lawfully and fairly by investigating suspected breaches of the GSCOP (Groceries Supply Code of Practice) and arbitrating in disputes.
The government is required to review the role of the GCA every three years.
The NFU was influential in the establishment of the adjudicator role and we strongly support the vital work it does in improving trading relationships between suppliers and retailers.
“We are pleased to see Defra have recognised the importance and taken onboard the points raised in our consultation response.”
Unwaith y byddwch wedi cyflwyno’ch ymholiad bydd NFU Cymru yn cysylltu â chi ac, os yw’n briodol, bydd eich cwestiwn yn cael ei drosglwyddo i un o’n timau polisi.
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