EU Exit Briefings

EU CBAM entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026, and is now a financial obligation for importers, not just a reporting requirement.

Recent weeks have seen rising political and stakeholder attention on fertiliser pricing, transparency, and the possibility of Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) involvement.

On Thursday 12 March, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) hosted a Member webinar on the EU Reset and the availability of plant protection products (PPPs).

AIC Members will be aware of the growing tension following current events taking place in Iran and the wider Gulf region. AIC has been in contact with many Members to gather initial concerns, which are helping to inform our ongoing dialogue with the UK Government.

AIC is hosting a Members-only webinar on Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 14:00 to update on the UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

Defra has introduced a free online service for exporters to apply for a Free Sale Certificate or a Manufacture and Free Sale Certificate for fertiliser consignments.

AIC is hosting a Member‑only webinar on Wednesday 18 March at 10:30, offering a clear and practical update on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

His Majesty's Government has published a consultation on a second set of draft secondary legislation for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Calculation of CBAM Rate and Determination of Carbon Price Relief) Regulations 2026.

His Majesty's Government has published a consultation on a further set of draft secondary legislation for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Transitory Provision) Regulations 2026.

HM Government has published a consultation on the draft secondary legislation for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Administrative Provisions) Regulations 2026.

The AIC is sharing with Members a newly published report commissioned by CropLife UK: Analysis of the Impact on UK Crop Production of Great Britain Aligning with European Union Rules and Decisions on Plant Protection Products.

Join AIC’s working group to coordinate UK–EU commodity trade policy across Feed and Combinable Crops, covering SPS, MRLs, contaminants and GMO approvals.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now live, and fertiliser imports face new cost and compliance challenges. With Member States pushing for exemptions, read the latest update.

UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will start on 1 January 2027, with indirect emissions added no earlier than 2029.

As a benefit of AIC’s COCERAL membership, Members are reminded that they can sign up for weekly Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed updates.

AIC has been informed that European Union countries failed to reach a common position on proposed changes to the EU’s landmark deforestation rules during a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) Committee on Wednesday.

Today, the Council of the European Union formally authorised the European Commission to open negotiations with the UK on an agreement for a common sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) area. This follows the EU's draft mandate published in September and marks an important step in the UK–EU relationship and trade.

On Friday, 24 October 2025, AIC hosted an insightful webinar for all Member Sectors, providing an update on the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

AIC is hosting a Members-only webinar on Friday, 24 October 2025 at 14:30 to update on the UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.