FPC Delivers Landmark Win: Import Checks Eased, Fees Waived, and Products Reclassified in Major Boost for UK Food & Drink Industry
16 September 2024
Key changes secured by the FPC include:
• Postponement of Import Checks & Fees: Import checks and associated fees on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the EU have been delayed from January 2025 to 1st July 2025.
• Reclassification of Products: Several commodity groups, including apples and pears, have been reclassified from medium to low risk, facilitating their free movement from the EU, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein