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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UK scraps border checks on EU fruit and vegetable imports
The UK government is to remove border checks for fruit and vegetable imports from the EU ahead of a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal between the two markets. Last month, the UK and the EU signalled plans for a new SPS agreement as part of a broader, new trading relationship. While the details of the SPS agreement are still being negotiated, the UK government said post-Brexit border checks on 'medium-risk' fruit and vegetables – including items such as tomatoes, grapes, plums and peppers – imported from the EU will not be enforced as planned from next month. The easing of checks has now been extended from 1 July 2025 to 31 January 2027. UK trade association Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) welcomed the move and said it spares the industry from '700,000 consignments annually subject to UK SPS border controls and avoids an eye-watering £200m ($270.2m) in added costs'. The UK said under the prospective SPS deal with the EU eliminating routine checks on food imports and exports is expected to lower costs and ease pressure on food prices. The move forms part of London's efforts to 'cut excessive red tape' and reduce fees for traders engaged in exporting to and importing from the bloc, it added. According to the government, the changes are intended to 'strengthen' supply chains and reduce costs for both businesses and consumers. UK Biosecurity Minister Baroness Hayman said: 'This government's EU deal will make food cheaper, slash bureaucracy and remove cumbersome border controls for businesses.' Traders are required to continue following the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) until the SPS deal comes into force, the government said, adding that "risk-based surveillance" will continue to handle the biosecurity risks. FPC chief executive Nigel Jenney added: 'This is a unique and sector-specific exemption, and one we've fought long and hard to achieve. 'We're proud to have secured a common-sense solution that protects our diverse and critical industry – from supermarket supply chains to the thousands of SMEs in wholesale and foodservice.' "UK scraps border checks on EU fruit and vegetable imports" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Border checks on fruit and vegetable imports from EU scrapped
The Government has said Sir Keir Starmer's Brexit reset deal will stop the proposed controls coming into force on July 1. The produce sector has suggested that halting the plans will save businesses around £200 million of additional supply chain costs. Bosses had warned that this could add to inflation, put pressure on food supply chains and threaten the future of businesses. The new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU will eliminate routine border checks for food exports and imports on certain products. The Government said impending checks on 'medium-risk' fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes, grapes, plums, cherries, peaches and peppers, will now not be introduced. The latest relaxation in trade rules will take place until January 31 2027 as a 'contingency measure', according to officials. Biosecurity minister Baroness Hayman said: 'This Government's EU deal will make food cheaper, slash bureaucracy and remove cumbersome border controls for businesses. 'A strengthened, forward-looking partnership with the European Union will deliver for working people as part of our plan for change.' It is the fourth time the border check plans have been pushed back, with the proposals previously set to come into force in January. The checks on fruit and vegetables were the latest phase of the Government's Border Target Operating Model which introduced checks on animal and plant products last year.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Border checks on fruit and vegetable imports from EU scrapped
The Government has said Sir Keir Starmer's Brexit reset deal will stop the proposed controls coming into force on July 1. The produce sector has suggested that halting the plans will save businesses around £200 million of additional supply chain costs. Bosses had warned that this could add to inflation, put pressure on food supply chains and threaten the future of businesses. The new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU will eliminate routine border checks for food exports and imports on certain products. The Government said impending checks on 'medium-risk' fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes, grapes, plums, cherries, peaches and peppers, will now not be introduced. The latest relaxation in trade rules will take place until January 31 2027 as a 'contingency measure', according to officials. Biosecurity minister Baroness Hayman said: 'This Government's EU deal will make food cheaper, slash bureaucracy and remove cumbersome border controls for businesses. 'A strengthened, forward-looking partnership with the European Union will deliver for working people as part of our plan for change.' It is the fourth time the border check plans have been pushed back, with the proposals previously set to come into force in January. The checks on fruit and vegetables were the latest phase of the Government's Border Target Operating Model which introduced checks on animal and plant products last year.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Border checks on fruit and vegetable imports from EU scrapped
The Government has said Sir Keir Starmer's Brexit reset deal will stop the proposed controls coming into force on July 1. The produce sector has suggested that halting the plans will save businesses around £200 million of additional supply chain costs. Bosses had warned that this could add to inflation, put pressure on food supply chains and threaten the future of businesses. The new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU will eliminate routine border checks for food exports and imports on certain products. The Government said impending checks on 'medium-risk' fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes, grapes, plums, cherries, peaches and peppers, will now not be introduced. The latest relaxation in trade rules will take place until January 31 2027 as a 'contingency measure', according to officials. Biosecurity minister Baroness Hayman said: 'This Government's EU deal will make food cheaper, slash bureaucracy and remove cumbersome border controls for businesses. 'A strengthened, forward-looking partnership with the European Union will deliver for working people as part of our plan for change.' It is the fourth time the border check plans have been pushed back, with the proposals previously set to come into force in January. The checks on fruit and vegetables were the latest phase of the Government's Border Target Operating Model which introduced checks on animal and plant products last year.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Border checks on fruit and vegetable imports from EU scrapped
The Government has said Sir Keir Starmer's Brexit reset deal will stop the proposed controls coming into force on July 1. The produce sector has suggested that halting the plans will save businesses around £200 million of additional supply chain costs. Bosses had warned that this could add to inflation, put pressure on food supply chains and threaten the future of businesses. The new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU will eliminate routine border checks for food exports and imports on certain products. The Government said impending checks on 'medium-risk' fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes, grapes, plums, cherries, peaches and peppers, will now not be introduced. The latest relaxation in trade rules will take place until January 31 2027 as a 'contingency measure', according to officials. Biosecurity minister Baroness Hayman said: 'This Government's EU deal will make food cheaper, slash bureaucracy and remove cumbersome border controls for businesses. 'A strengthened, forward-looking partnership with the European Union will deliver for working people as part of our plan for change.' It is the fourth time the border check plans have been pushed back, with the proposals previously set to come into force in January. The checks on fruit and vegetables were the latest phase of the Government's Border Target Operating Model which introduced checks on animal and plant products last year.
