Reduced Frequency of Inspection on Certain Cut Flowers from the EU
DEFRA RELEASE: Certain cut flowers from the EU are classified as medium risk A goods and therefore require a Phytosanitary certificate and pre-notification from...
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FPC Victory Brings Lower Costs and Smoother Borders for UK Flower Trade
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed confirmation from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) that four flower species imported...
Government Unveils Support Package for British Farmers at Oxford Farming Conference
Speaking at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds announced a package of measures to strengthen partnerships with farmers, dri...
GB PPP new active substance - Fungicide for Strawberries / Tomatoes
Aqueous extract from the germinated seeds of sweet Lupinus albus now approved as a low risk pesticide active substance. In accordance with the requirements of a...
French Authorities Suspend Imports of Certain Foodstuffs Containing Banned Pesticide Residues from 5th Jan 2026
On 5 January 2026, the French authorities announced an immediate suspension on the import of foodstuffs from countries outside the European Union that contain ...
Farm Profitability Review 2025 Published
The Farming Profitability Review 2025, an independent review led by Baroness Minette Batters, has been published. The six-month review examined farm profitabil...
Rules of Origin and the Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM): call for evidence
The Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM) is a multilateral agreement between 25 contracting parties that establishes common rules of origi...
EFRA minister to face questions on animal disease, plant biosecurity, SPS negotiations and animal welfare
Click link to view evidence session: Animal and plant health Tuesday 9 December in Room 6, Palace of Westminster Watch live or later on Parliamentlive.tv Africa...
URGENT - UK / EU Re-Set Survey Request
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is gathering vital insights from our members to prepare for the upcoming EU/UK SPS negotiations. These negotiations will defi...
Plastic Packaging Tax: Budget 2025
Changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) were announced in the Budget on 26 November 2025. HMRC have communicated the changes which are shown below: 1. Rate ...
DEFRA learns lessons from Committee as UK transitions away from Border Trade Operating Model
DEFRA has responded to the EFRA Committee Report on UK-EU Trade: Towards a resilient border strategy and accepts many of the conclusions and recommendations rel...
Fairmiles Calls for Fairness and Accuracy in the Race to Net Zero
Retailers, NGOs, and academics join forces to ensure climate action protects livelihoods and is based on accurate data As world leaders meet at COP30 to discuss...