FPC Consultation Response to EFRA Call for Evidence on Biosecurity Measures

FPC submitted a clear and robust consultation to a recent call for evidence that sought information regarding the efficacy of biosecurity measures and what – if any – immediate improvements can be made to personal and commercial import controls in advance, or in the absence, of a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) or veterinary agreement with the EU.

Written evidence is invited in response to any or all of the following:

• the adequacy of personal import controls on animals, plants and their products and the enforcement of controls;
• the adequacy of SPS controls on commercial imports, their enforcement, and the impact on businesses;
• the performance of Defra and its agencies (such as the APHA) in delivering the Border Target Operating Model and communicating and engaging with stakeholders;
• how any concerns detailed in your submission may be remedied (in advance, or in the absence, of an SPS agreement with the EU)

FPC members are able to access the Call for Evidence response below: