Agri-food exporters urged by DAFM to prepare for new UK import control requirements

"This has been something of a sleeping giant for us all. It is crucial that we are prepared, alert, and ready for these critical changes."

Speaking at the 29th meeting of the Consultative Committee of Stakeholders on Brexit, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue underlined the importance for all to prepare. Picture: Brian Lawless

Food business operators and agri-food exporters are being urged to engage with preparations for meeting new UK import control requirements.

The new set of controls, as set out in the UK Government’s new Border Target Operating Model document, now apply from October 31, 2023.