Trade

Following notification of a possible Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), AIC Chief Executive, Robert Sheasby and AIC Sector Head for Fertilisers, Jo Gilbertson, held a private meeting with the Farming Minister.

The Government has laid before Parliament the draft Statutory Instrument (SI) titled The REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. This is accompanied by a draft explanatory memorandum and a final stage impact assessment.

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

AIC is seeking updates from Members on any impacts of recent events in the Gulf on the agri‑supply chain. The Government is keen to understand any potential knock‑on impacts for UK farmers and consumers

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.

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 Secretary of State has confirmed the continuation of anti‑dumping duties (ADD) on imports of ammonium nitrate (AN) originating in the Russian Federation.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking input from businesses on the opportunities and risks of the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention on Rules of Origin.

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.

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.