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 ...
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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...
Seasonal Worker Taskforce Webinar and Toolkit Resources
IOM, FPC, Tyler Baldon and 3i Consulting delivered a successful UK roadshow between February and April 2025 on behalf of, and funded by, the Seasonal Worker Sch...
Common User Charge Update
The Northern Ireland, Biosecurity and Trade Programme have confirmed the following information on the Common User ChargeThe current CUC rates will remain unc...
EFRA Committee holds the final evidence session of its biosecurity at the border focus 6th May 2.30pm
Tuesday 6 May at 2.30pm, Committee Room 6, Palace of WestminsterWatch live on parliamentlive.tv The EFRA Committee holds the final evidence session of its b...