DEFRA Insight Community Panel
Defra are looking to expand their Insights Community Research Panel which specifically looks at the import/export services that Defra own. To be suitable, coll...
News & Views
Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
Notice of changes to IPAFFS from 3 September 2024
Notice of changes to IPAFFS from 3 September 2024 Improvements in how you will be notified of SPS checks for POAO transits From 3 September, some changes ch...
Tariff Suspension - Opportunity to comment until 25th Sept
The ‘objections window’ has now opened for four weeks to give opportunity for parties to raise concerns about any applications regarding the below. See the full...
University of Lincolnshire - Skills Bootcamps
The LEP, in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, secured £2m in Government funding for Skills Bootcamps across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland in 2023...
GOV.UK - Seasonal worker Visa Scheme, a qualitative Study
GOV.UK have released the following information regarding the Seasonal Worker Scheme: Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme, a qualitative study (accessible) - GOV.UK (www...
Defra - BTOM update – getting it right at the border
New import controls were implemented on 30 April 2024. The below gives you operational information on the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). BTOM Updates...
HSE Pesticide Residues - Rolling Reporting Data - May 2024
New Publication The rolling reporting surveys for the official Pesticide Residues in Food Monitoring Programme is now published. May 2024 data Pesticide Residu...
Calling all growers - Just Good Workers app information
The Just Good Work app is being used to help provide real-time, scheme-wide communication and worker insights across the SWS. The aim is to help protect worker...
Labelling requirements for certain products moving from GB to retail premises in NI under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme
On 9th June 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs published guidance on labelling requirements for certain products moving from Great Bri...
High Risk Plant dossiers for exports to the EU and Northern Ireland - DEFRA Update
Over the last 3 years Defra worked with a group of stakeholders to submit the technical dossiers required to initiate the process of obtaining derogations from ...
BTOM – Proposal to delay EU fruit and veg implementation until 1st July 25
We are delighted to confirm the New Government is proposing to extend the transitional staging period (TSP) from 31 January 25 until 1 July 25. This easement is...
Reminder to complete Defra Plant Health - EU Fruit & Vegetable Stakeholder Engagement DEADLINE 14th Aug 2024
Plant health controls apply to any goods that are regulated to prevent the introduction or movement of harmful pests into, and within, Great Britain:Part A o...