UK AND EU AGREE DRAFT FOOD DEAL – Proposed agreement aims to remove post-Brexit checks and cut costs for exporters
The UK and European Union have agreed a draft deal to remove post-Brexit checks on food, animals and agricultural products, ahead of a summit between their leaders later this month.
The proposed agreement could allow exports of fresh sausages, burgers, shellfish and seed potatoes to resume, while removing costly health certificates, inspection fees and other border checks. It would also restore the use of British pet passports for travel to the EU.
The government estimates the agreement could bring the UK economy around five-point-one billion pounds in annual benefits. However, Britain would have to follow and adapt to EU rules on food safety, animal health and plant standards, in a process known as dynamic alignment.
The deal is a major part of the government’s effort to reset relations with the EU after Brexit. Other proposals include cooperation on emissions trading and a youth travel and work scheme.
