Tariffs and Trade

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.

An early‑2026 update on EU–UK SPS negotiations, the proposed Common SPS Area, dynamic alignment, and what the changes mean for AIC sectors.

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.

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 today at 14:30 to update on the UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

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.

This briefing document outlines the key features of the proposed Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement.

FEFAC updated its EUDR position shortly before the proposed implementation delay, while UK retailers, via the Retail Soy Group, outlined 2026 soy sourcing plans.

Following the European Commission’s response to the UK Government on proposal COM(2025)408 final (18 September 2025), covering SPS and ETS linkage, we assess implications for emissions trading, free allowances, and CBAM.