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CFA’s DG Karin Goodburn established and chairs the SPS Certification Working Group, which comprises food and feed trade associations, hauliers, farmers, port health, and veterinary and environmental health professional organisations, working together to minimise post-Brexit trade friction in Export Health Certificate (EHC)/SPS products between GB and the EU/NI by identifying issues and proposing solutions to Government and its Agencies.
The total value to the UK economy of the members of the Working Group is well in excess of £100bn per annum.
Download the WG’s June 2021 Report: Minimising Friction in SPS Trade
Download the Working Group’s June 2021 Report: Minimising Friction in SPS Trade
Download the WG’s March 2023 submission to the Trade and Business Commission
SPS Certification WG Press Releases:
10 June 2021 Urgent Call For New Veterinary Agreement As Restrictions Cause Sharp Drop In British Exports To The EU And Threatens The Viability Of UK Business
See also:
- Brexit Paperwork Headache for Short Shelf Life Composite Products
- UK food exporters demand ‘urgent’ action over post-Brexit vet shortages
- Checklist for Choosing a Certifying Officer (OV) for Export Documentation
- Presentation to Biosecurity Borders & Trade Programme Business Readiness Forum (17/8/21)
Members of the SPS Certification Working Group include:
Updated 28/7/24