Ensuring Correct Declarations and Use of Waiver Codes for HRFNAO
The FPC are aware that the Food Standards Agency are working closely with Port Health and traders to understand the scale of 'mis-declarations' through incorrec...
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Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
Government Spending Review 2025
Over the last year, the government has taken action to fix the foundations of the economy, put the public finances on a sustainable path, and support growth. At...
FPC SECURES CRITICAL WIN FOR MEMBERS: SPS CONTROLS ON EU FRUIT & VEG DELAYED UNTIL JANUARY 2027
Dear Members,We are pleased to share a major breakthrough that directly benefits the fresh produce sector, following years of sustained pressure from FPC on b...
Claim back security deposits for goods eligible for preferential duty
You can now claim back a security deposit or guarantee paid at the time of import for goods eligible for a preferential rate of duty, where the proof of origin ...
GlobalGAP Public Consultation for Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) version 2
GlobalGAP has opened the public consultation for version 2 of the GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard, which will run from 19 May–16 June 202...
Phase 3 "Not For EU" labelling to go ahead from 1st July 2025 as planned
Following the UK/EU Summit on 19 May, the Government is taking forward a new strategic partnership with the EU that will deliver greater prosperity and security...
Government Releases Preliminary Information on EU / UK SPS Deal
The latest from the UK Government The EU is our largest agri-food market, but since Brexit exports are down 21% and imports down 7% (2018-2024). Many businesses...
Defra Secretary of State to be quizzed by EFRA Committee May 20th 11am
Evidence session Tuesday 20 May, at 11am, Committee room 6, Palace of Westminster Watch live on parliamentlive.tv The cross-party group of MPs will next week ...
CDS 4.8.0 Release delayed to 14th June 2025
CDS Release 4.8.0 will no longer be delivered on 31st May 2025. The new date for deployment of this Release will be 14th June 2025. Any pre-lodged declarations...
FPC discuss the potential EU/UK SPS Agreement with Minister Zeichner
On 14th May, FPC represented the fresh produce industry during a ministerial roundtable to discuss the implications of any potential EU/UK SPS Agreement ahead o...
FPC meets Brooke Rollins to discuss UK / US Trade
On 13th May, the FPC had the opportunity to meet with Brooke Rollins, the US Agriculture Secretary, during her visit to the UK to explore trade opportunities. D...
Precision Breeding Act 2023 - Framework commences from 14 November 2025
Over the last few weeks, the secondary legislation necessary to implement the Precision Breeding Act 2023 for plants in England successfully passed through Parl...