UK and EU close in on agricultural deal to reduce Brexit barriers
Summary
The UK and EU are close to agreeing on new rules to ease trade barriers on farm products after Brexit. This deal would reduce paperwork, stop physical checks on food, and help exports like Scottish seafood, but some customs forms would still be needed.Key Facts
- The UK and EU are finalizing a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to lower trade barriers on agricultural products.
- The agreement would end physical checks and veterinary certificates for farm goods, saving exporters money.
- Scottish exports like langoustines and oysters could increase because quicker shipping will preserve freshness.
- Food labeling that says “Not for EU” may no longer be required, easing distribution.
- Some paperwork, such as customs and VAT forms, will still be necessary.
- Labour proposes "dynamic alignment," meaning the UK would follow current and future EU farm product rules.
- An alternative discussed is “mutual recognition,” like deals New Zealand has with the UK, which would avoid dynamic alignment.
- The UK has strong trade leverage since it imports a lot of EU farm products but exports less to the EU.
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