‘Defra error’ to blame as Soil Association Certification appeals ruling

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The accreditation scheme has argued the Information Commissioner’s Office judgement was made following an administrative error on the part of Defra

Soil Association Certification has submitted an appeal against a ruling earlier this year that found it must directly respond to to requests for environmental information.

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