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...
News & Views
Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
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...
Re-issuing and re-forwarding phytosanitary certificates - Change to process
There has been a recent change to the way you can now apply for a re-issue of a phytosanitary or re-forwarding phytosanitary certificate. You will no longer nee...
BRC Issue Retailer Statement in relation to SMETA 7 requirements
Following the implementation of SMETA version 7 in September 2024, the BRC have issued a response from the major retailers in relation to the Responsible Recrui...
Press Release from Europol - 18th July 24
Hit against fake pesticides across South-Eastern Europe Illegal pesticides sold on the black market found to poison farmland and nature reserves in Italy and S...
Northern Ireland Round Up of Information and Contacts
Please find an attachment which outlines a recent change to the NI HRFNAO amendments - there is a removal of a range of products from Annex 1, as well as a numb...