The Trade and Agriculture Commission has invited the AIC to submit its views to help shape its report on the UK’s future trade policies. We are aware that a number of AIC member businesses have also been approached to provide evidence, and we would encourage those members to also respond.
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.
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 seeking nominations from Members to stand for election to the FEFAC Board (2026–2029), with the election taking place at the 71st FEFAC General Assembly.
Operational considerations that the introduction of the European Union's (EU) Entry / Exit System (EES) later this year will raise for UK based transport operators who conduct services to and from the EU.
The UK Government has launched a public consultation to extend transitional registration deadlines under UK REACH, recognising that current deadlines are unfeasible.
Stephen Kenyon, Executive Chairman of Harbro Limited, appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee this week on behalf of AIC Scotland.
Following discussions with AIC, Defra, DBT and HMRC have provided a guidance document for businesses based in Northern Ireland who may be handling Chinese lysine
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.
With new import controls set to take effect from 31 January 2024, Defra is hosting a series of webinars this month to help businesses prepare for the changes.
The Government has published a list of commodities that will be subject to a suspension in duties, where they do not already qualify for a preferential rate of duty under an existing trade agreement.
The UK Government has published its new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), setting out new controls to put in place its border system. This briefing is a summary for feed Members.
The UK Government has published its new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), setting out new controls to put in place its border system. This briefing is a summary for seed Members.
A new commodity code search tool has been launched to help UK businesses trading animals and products of animal origin to understand trading rules with the EU and EFTA.
Members have a limited window to apply to the Government for suspensions to duties (tariffs) on imported goods. The application deadline is on 6 August 2023.
