BTOM strategy is “incompetent and expensive”, says FPC boss
The Fresh Produce Consortium has criticised the UK border strategy ahead of its implementation at the end of April.
The Fresh Produce Consortium has criticised the UK border strategy ahead of its implementation at the end of April.
Defra has confirmed that it will be commencing border health and safety checks for EU imports on 30th April.
Following the Government’s announcement of new Common User Charges, FPC has called it a “thinly veiled tax on the industry”.
Industry has responded to the Government’s publication of Common User Charge rates and eligibility, criticising the potential impacts.
The UK Government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to food labelling, which it claims will ensure consumers know exactly what’s in their shopping baskets.
NFU Scotland has revealed the results of its Shelfwatch survey, identifying “mixed support” for Scottish produce across supermarkets.