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Given these concerns, the National Farmers Federation has called for a formal inquiry into how the decision-making process was handled. Jahinki revealed that while industry was briefed about long-term plans to establish this pathway, the timing and manner of implementation appeared to be rushed and insufficiently consultative.
He underscored that science and safety should remain at the forefront of trade decisions. However, he voiced apprehension about whether current documentation and verification processes are robust enough to back the claims of safety and origin, emphasizing the need for a clear paper trail and verifiable checks.