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CFA chairs and is a member of the SPS Certification Working Group, which is made up of food and feed trade associations, hauliers, farmers 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 Working Group’s June 2021 Report: Minimising Friction in SPS Trade
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:
- EU Exit Food Hub
- 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:
| Rice Association | |
| Road Haulage Association Scottish Salmon |
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| Specialist Cheesemakers Association The Association of Port Health Authorities |
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| The Shellfish Association of Great Britain UK Flour Millers |