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GOV.UK: SPS agreement: preparing your business
- The government is forming a new strategic partnership with the EU on the trade and movement of plants, plant products, animals, animal products, food and feed. This is called a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.
- The government has today published guidance to help businesses understand what they need to do to get ready: SPS agreement: preparing your business - GOV.UK
Biosecurity Minister Baroness Hayman said:
"Our agri-food deal with the EU is great news for British food and drink businesses of all sizes, right across the UK.
"By cutting unnecessary delays and paperwork at the border, the agreement will make it easier for businesses to sell our world-class produce to European customers, support jobs, and help ease pressure on food prices for families.
"We are working hand-in-hand with food and farming businesses up and down the country to make the most of this opportunity and want every British producer – whether they currently trade with the EU or not – to be ready to seize the benefits this deal will unlock."