Brexit: SPS Agreement Negotiations Soon?

4 September, 2025

CFA is keeping its members abreast of the latest developments in activity following up on the 19 May 2025 UK-EU High Level Summit’s announcement on forthcoming negotiation of an SPS Agreement between the UK and EU. Karin Goodburn chairs the SPS Certification WG, which meets weekly including with senior officials from various departments and agencies engaged in preparation for such negotiations and of further potential changes to infrastructure and systems. A summary of divergences in legislation requiring attention in the streamlining of trade has been shared with Government officials, the Lords EU Affairs and Commons EFRA Committees. The cost of […]

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CFA Publishes 2024 Annual Report

19 May, 2025

On 30 April 2025 CFA held its AGM at which the Annual Report for calendar year 2024 was agreed. The meeting also saw Dr Gary McMahon (right) of Pilgrims Europe re-elected as Chair.      

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CFA Annual Report 2024

19 May, 2025

The CFA Annual Report for calendar year 2024 has been published summarising key activities and aims including: EU Listeria micro criteria: Leading Industry Listeria Group engaged with UKG and internationally. Built evidence base and common messaging for industry response to April-May EU consultation on proposed changes to criterion 1.2b in 2073/2005. 79/81 respondents expressed common concerns. Aiming for application of law to retain current effective food safety measures including UK best practice. Briefings, webinars, presentations to members, wider industry, enforcers, international conferences and direct liaison with UKG with this aim. STEC: Engagement with UKG on O145 t5.206 outbreaks identified shortcomings […]

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