‘Significant and enduring change’ en route for agri-business

Brexit set to bring customs and regulatory challenges from January 1

Agri-businesses are being advised to “urgently prepare” for the customs and regulatory challenges that lie ahead because of Brexit. File Picture.  

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has written to 20,000 Irish companies this week reminding them of the “significant and enduring” changes that will occur on January 1, next due to Brexit.

Minister Charlie McConalogue said that regardless of the outcome of the EU UK negotiations, businesses now need to “urgently prepare” for the customs and regulatory challenges that lie ahead by reviewing supply chains and familiarising themselves with complex customs and regulatory requirements.