Regulated Non-Quarantine Pests - Additional Declaration Requirements
Due to recent amendments by European Union (EU) of Annex V of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, as of 6 July 2026 phytosanitary certificates (PCs) for exp...
News & Views
Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
Invitation to contribute to consultation on the Fairmiles Just Transition Principles
Fairmiles is currently consulting with key stakeholders on the draft Fairmiles Just Transition Principles for fresh produce supply chains and is seeking views f...
Defra Assessment of areas that count towards the 30by30 target
The Defra 30by30 initiative is the UK government’s commitment—led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)—to ensure that 30% of land...
Seasonal work on farms: Defra guidance for workers updated
The Defra guidance has been updated in relation to the type of seasonal work on farms, who can apply, where you can find work, how to avoid scams and working on...
Proposed future GB maximum residue levels (MRLs) amendment - Dithianon
HSE has identified acute intake concerns for the current MRLs for dithianon in/on apples and pears; in addition, HSE identified chronic intake concerns as a res...
FPC Ask for Further Clarity in EU Re-Set Call for Information
In response to the Government's Call for Information published on the 9th March 2026 in relation to the EU GB Reset, the FPC have outlined significant concerns ...
SPS Agreement: update on multi-drop
In the run-up to the SPS Agreement, and further to earlier information, deliveries of plants for planting from the EU to several destinations in Great Britain a...
EU / GB Re-Set List of Legislation in Scope
The Government announced confirmation today that the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation. This covers:food and feed safety; food...
Government announcement on the UK-EU SPS Agreement - Pesticide Update
The UK government has agreed with the EU to establish a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) area, by way of an SPS Agreement – and pesticides are expected t...
UK Government Launches EU Export Masterclasses for Scottish Businesses
Scottish businesses are being offered new support to strengthen trade links with the European Union through a series of EU Export Masterclasses announced by the...
NCTS / GVMS Maintenance Downtime 10 March 26
NCTS Maintenance HMRC will be carrying out planned maintenance on the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) on Tuesday 10 March 2026, 8pm to 10pm:NCTS XI –...
IPAFFS change – plants and plant products
Subject to the production release scheduled for Tuesday 10 March, users will notice some changes in how certain border control posts and control points appear i...