Plant health civil sanctions - APHA publishes guidance
The civil sanctions guidance has now been published by APHA and you can see it here (also available in Welsh at that link). The consultation response has also b...
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Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
HMRC Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Technical Consultation and webinars
The CBAM will apply a carbon price to certain imported, carbon‑intensive goods. It is designed to prevent carbon leakage and align imports with the UK ETS. It i...
Fair Work Agency Replaces GLAA
On 7 April 2026, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) was abolished and replaced by the Fair Work Agency (FWA), a new body that consolidates labour...
Regulated Non-Quarantine Pests - Additional Declaration Requirements
Due to recent amendments by European Union (EU) of Annex V of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, as of 6 July 2026 phytosanitary certificates (PCs) for exp...
Invitation to contribute to consultation on the Fairmiles Just Transition Principles
Fairmiles is currently consulting with key stakeholders on the draft Fairmiles Just Transition Principles for fresh produce supply chains and is seeking views f...
Defra Assessment of areas that count towards the 30by30 target
The Defra 30by30 initiative is the UK government’s commitment—led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)—to ensure that 30% of land...
Seasonal work on farms: Defra guidance for workers updated
The Defra guidance has been updated in relation to the type of seasonal work on farms, who can apply, where you can find work, how to avoid scams and working on...
Proposed future GB maximum residue levels (MRLs) amendment - Dithianon
HSE has identified acute intake concerns for the current MRLs for dithianon in/on apples and pears; in addition, HSE identified chronic intake concerns as a res...
FPC Ask for Further Clarity in EU Re-Set Call for Information
In response to the Government's Call for Information published on the 9th March 2026 in relation to the EU GB Reset, the FPC have outlined significant concerns ...
SPS Agreement: update on multi-drop
In the run-up to the SPS Agreement, and further to earlier information, deliveries of plants for planting from the EU to several destinations in Great Britain a...
EU / GB Re-Set List of Legislation in Scope
The Government announced confirmation today that the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation. This covers:food and feed safety; food...
Government announcement on the UK-EU SPS Agreement - Pesticide Update
The UK government has agreed with the EU to establish a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) area, by way of an SPS Agreement – and pesticides are expected t...