Organic sector calls for clearer Brexit

Organic sector calls for clearer Brexit

A clear contingency plan to ensure the continued trade of organic produce with the EU in a ‘no deal’ Brexit is being called for by The Organic Trade Board (OTB) and the United Kingdom Organic Certifiers Group (UKOCG). “There has been speculation about how the UK will...
No-deal Brexit plans updated by Government

No-deal Brexit plans updated by Government

An updated no-deal Brexit scenario list has been released, which includes information about food imports, food exports and producing and labelling. In the newly released ‘No-Deal’ Technical Notices, The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has...
Technology cannot replace border checks on food post Brexit

Technology cannot replace border checks on food post Brexit

Claims that UK border issues can be resolved in the event of a no-deal Brexit through technology have been described as ‘misguided’ and ‘irresponsible’. The Chartered institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has responded to a series of statements from politicians...
Defra to ‘fall short’ of Brexit promises

Defra to ‘fall short’ of Brexit promises

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is reported to have made good progress in its preparations for exiting the EU, but still faces an enormous challenge. The newly published National Audit Office (NAO) has assessed how Defra is implementing...