UK admits extra £330m a year in charges for post-Brexit animal and plant imports

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In August, the government delayed for the fifth time the introduction of post-Brexit checks on food, plant and animal produce arriving in Britain, meaning they will not begin until the end of January 2024.

In the letter, Neville-Rolfe said the checks are required because since Britain left the EU it has become “more challenging to intervene to combat threats to animal, plant and human health”.

She said implementing new border controls is essential to protect against the international transmission of diseases such as salmonella and African swine fever which are prevalent in parts of the EU.

“The continued lack of import controls on animal and plant products risks our trade partners losing confidence in the quality of our exports, particularly if there is a serious outbreak.”

Creasy warned it would ultimately be consumers who end up paying more for food and products as firms hope to pass on higher costs through price rises.

In the final phase, safety and security declarations for EU imports will come into force from the end of October 2024, with physical checks costing up to £43 a time.

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Just £330m, can we trust the Tories with honesty.