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Government's practical implementation strategy for EU biosecurity Common Understanding remains unclear.
Conclusion
The Common Understanding with the EU presents a positive and welcome opportunity to bolster UK biosecurity and we praise the Government for its work in this regard. It remains unclear, however, how the Government sees the new arrangements working in practice. (Conclusion, Paragraph 21)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
Biosecurity and animal welfare
Report
4th Report - UK-EU trade: towards a resilient border strategy
15 Sep 2025
HC 1279
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.0 yr
Report published
15 Sep 2025