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 for Northern Ireland and the UK as a whole. Once an SPS Agreement has been implemented, there will be opportunities to further smooth trade within the UK Internal Market System.

However, achieving such benefits relies on the UK being a reliable partner which delivers on its existing commitments. To that end, we must implement the arrangements for the Windsor Framework in a faithful way, in the meantime - even where our ambition is that those arrangements may not be needed in the future.

The next phase of ‘not for EU’ labelling for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme will commence on 1 July as intended. We will continue to work closely with businesses across the United Kingdom to support them in implementing these changes.

In addition, the Government will legislate to provide a contingent power to introduce a ‘Not for EU’ labelling requirement across Great Britain, should it be needed to protect the UK Internal Market and consumer choice in Northern Ireland.