Countdown to new checks for Irish food stuffs at British ports

Holyhead Port in Wales. Exporters,  importers, and Government officials are increasingly concerned about the huge changes that are coming down the road as the accords under the long-delayed Trade and Cooperation Agreement finally come into place. 

Irish exports of food stuffs, live animals, animal products, plants, and plant products to Britain face checks at British ports for the first time at the end of October under the long delayed Brexit accords, and many traders may likely be ill-prepared, a leading expert has warned.    

Aidan Flynn, chief executive at Freight Transport Association Ireland, also warned that it was "unclear" whether a key system designed to smooth trade in food products by issuing compatible health certificates would be ready in time on this side of the Irish Sea.