Conifer Import Reminder
If you are importing cut conifer trees less than 3m in height or foliage from the EU, Switzerland or Liechtenstein to GB, you will need to obtain a Phytosanitar...
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How to comply with the BTOM and the new import controls that are now in place
The following summary has been provided by Defra as a guide to meeting EU import controls1. Register for IPAFFS online on GOV UK if you haven’t already done s...
Update on physical and identity checks for non-qualifying goods moving from the island of Ireland to Great Britain
Defra have confirmed that physical and identity checks on non-qualifying goods moving from the island of Ireland to Great Britain will not start during 2024. D...
Food Crime Alert - For FPC Members Only
There has been a recent alert relating to Food Distribution Fraud within the Food sector. This information may only be shared with FPC members and not beyond an...
Defra published IPM Guidance for UK growers
To help farmers, growers and land managers adopt different IPM approaches, Defra published a new guidance page on GOV.UK. This post includes a link to the new g...
Emerald Ash Borer Call for Comments
There is a current call for comments on a proposed change to the regulation of host species associated with Agrilus planipennis (Emerald Ash Borer). Please see ...
Stakeholder engagement on the regulation of conifer plants
Due to changes in taxonomy, all conifer species are now encompassed at the class level (Pinopsida) rather than the order level (Pinales). However, GB legislatio...
Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator
In 2013, the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) was appointed to oversee the relationship between the UK’s largest grocery retailers and their direct suppliers. H...
Growing Prospects Webinar - Recruitment Skills for the UK Ag and Hort Sector
TIAH has acted in response to recent labour market research highlighting the challenges faced by the agriculture and horticulture sectors, the Growing Prospects...
Response to stakeholder engagement for a new requirement on plants for planting
In July 2024, DEFRA asked for comments on a proposed new requirement on plants for planting. Please find the response to that engagement Here...
Defra Secretary to face MPs in first session of new EFRA Committee
Evidence session The Work of the Department and its Arm’s Length Bodies Tuesday 19 November, 2.30pm, Committee room 6, Palace of Westminster Watch live on pa...
Review of import controls for High-Risk Food and Feed not of Animal Origin as part of Regulation 2019/1793
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have undertaken a science and evidence-based review of the imported food and feed commodities ...