Last week, the DAG convened in London with the Minister for European Relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, to discuss current priorities. During this meeting, the group agreed on a working statement on behalf of the DAG ahead of the EU-UK Summit.
The European Commission has released a Delegated Act and updated versions of the FAQ & the Guidance Document in an effort to simplify the requirements of EUDR and to reduce the administrative burdens for businesses in scope.
AIC has been approached by Defra for help in enabling them to speak directly with member businesses who no longer export to the EU from GB, or have had exports severely restricted, as a result of the UK's exit from the EU. These conversations will help inform UK Government as it seeks to negotiate an SPS/veterinary agreement with EU.
AIC has provided a detailed member briefing, which updates members on current EU agriculture policy. This is split into two parts: 1) the EU Vision for Agriculture 2040 and 2) the ‘omnibus’ package to simplify sustainability policies.
Answers to frequently asked questions on the animal feed businesses being required to comply with forthcoming deforestation, or "due diligence", regulations in the UK and EU.
AIC has today received an update on EUDR from FEFAC suggesting that a decision on the postponement of EUDR may be imminent, with media reports also suggesting this will be the case
Following the training provided by the UDB team on 12 September, if you have any questions specifically about the UDB please email AIC Services Technical Manager Gill Barrow.
