defra-logistics-uk

DEFRA to extend ‘no SPS checks’ rule to 2027 – updated

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is to extend the easement for SPS checks on imports into Great Britain of medium-risk fruit and vegetables, due to end on 1 July , until 31 January 2027. The easement have temporarily exempted imports from the EU and Switzerland from Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) checks to give businesses more time to prepare.    However, the UK government has recently reached a new ... [+]

Fruit and veg import checks postponed again

The government has re-extended the deadline for introduction of import checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the EU which were due to be introduced in January 2025 to 1 July 2025. Products will not be subject to import checks at the GB border or charged the associated fees until this ... [+]

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