EU Exit

We have set out our challenges for EU Exit on maintaining access to skills, research funding and collaboration to ensure a competitive and innovative food system. 

Specifically, we have called for:

• A fit-for-purpose legislative framework
• Research funding of an appropriate level to drive scientific discovery and innovation
• Government, academia and industry UK food system to have access to appropriate skills in food science and technology
• Supply of sufficient, safe, affordable, nutritious and sustainable food

Useful guides:

• UK government webpages on EU Exit transition 
• FSA webpages on EU Exit 
• Food Standards Scotland webpages on EU Exit 
• Business Companion website produced by Chartered Trading Standards Institute and endorsed by the UK government Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 
• EU Exit food Hub produced by the food trade bodies  
• EU Exit toolkit resources 
• Food and drink labelling changes 
• Guidance on health and identification marks 

• Chilled Food Association (CFA)/BVA checklist for choosing a Certifying Officer (OV) for export documents

• SME Toolkit on Trading with the EU and Northern Ireland (Last updated: 1 March 2021)

• The British Chambers of Commerce has published a checklist to help businesses adapt to new rules following the end of the Brexit transition (Dec 2020) 

• The Federation of Small Business has published guidance for small businesses