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We welcome the approach that the UK Government has taken to protecting the UK’s SPS...
Recommendation
We welcome the approach that the UK Government has taken to protecting the UK’s SPS requirements within negotiations on the UK-Australia FTA. It will be essential that the UK robustly maintains this position in negotiations with future trade partners who may have a greater offensive interest in challenging the UK’s SPS regime. It is also essential that the Government can enforce these rules and that sufficient checks are conducted on imported food products. We call on the Government to publish its plans to resource a verification system as part of its new Target Operating Model to ensure these bans are being enforced and to monitor animal welfare standards.
Government Response Summary
The government is reviewing how to implement remaining import controls in an improved way via the new Target Operating Model, which will be published in the Autumn, and the new controls regime will come into force at the end of 2023.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The Government is reviewing how to implement remaining import controls in an improved way. The new Target Operating Model will be targeted around the items of higher risk, and will harness the power of data and technology. It will be published in the Autumn and the new controls regime will come into force at the end of 2023. The controls introduced in January 2021 on the highest risk imports of animals, animal products, plants and plant products will continue to apply alongside the customs controls which have already been introduced. The Government is committed to ensuring the process for importing goods remains safe, secure and efficient. This process will harness innovative new technologies to streamline future processes and reduce frictions.
Source
Report
First report - Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture
17 Jun 2022
HC 23
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.0 yrs
Report published
17 Jun 2022