Guidance

The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA): making a complaint

How to make a complaint to the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 8 July 2024
• Last updated: 18 September 2024 — See all updates

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How to make a complaint to ASCA

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ASCA complaint referral form

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ASCA complaints privacy notice

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Statutory Guidance for the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024

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Additional Guidance for the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024

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Biography of the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator

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Details

The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) enforces the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 (FDOM24) on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defra.

From 9 July 2024, the regulations apply to all new contracts made for the purchase of milk from a producer. There is a transition period of 12 months for existing agreements, after which all such contracts will need to be compliant with the regulations by 9 July 2025. 

This guidance will help producers understand FDOM24, and make complaints.

Published 8 July 2024
Last updated 18 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 18 September 2024

   Updated the details section to say that the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are now in place. They apply to all new contracts made for the purchase of milk from a producer. We have also added Welsh translations.

2. 8 July 2024

   First published.