UK Preferential Tariffs and Rules of Origin - India and US updates
Find the UK’s preferential tariffs and Rules of Origin for the agreements contained within the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas...
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EU MRL modification for Prothioconazole in range of fruits and vegetables
The EFSA received an application to modify the existing MRL for prothioconazole in pome fruit, apricots, cherries, plums, cucurbits (with edible and with inedib...
ETA Requirement for Eligible HGV Drivers Travelling to the UK
Eligible HGV drivers who travel to the UK without a visa will soon need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). From 25 February 2026, drivers who r...
New Industry Guidance Published on Managing Listeria in RTE Foods
New industry‑led guidance on managing Listeria monocytogenes in ready‑to‑eat (RTE) foods has been published by the Chilled Food Association (CFA), with support ...
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...
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...