UK Meat Processors Call for EU SPS Alignment
Meat Processors Urge UK to Align with EU SPS Rules to Cut Border Red Tape
UK meat processors are calling on the government to align more closely with EU food safety rules in a bid to remove post Brexit border friction.
According to reporting by FarmingUK, the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is urging ministers to pursue dynamic alignment with EU sanitary and phytosanitary rules to reduce duplicate controls, paperwork and certification requirements. The group argues that the current system of border checks and administrative processes is increasing costs and undermining the competitiveness of UK exporters.
AIMS has warned that smaller processors are being disproportionately affected, with additional compliance burdens making EU trade less viable for some businesses. Industry representatives say regulatory alignment would help restore smoother trade flows and improve export certainty, particularly for chilled meat shipments where timing remains critical.
Source: FarmingUK | 25 February 2026
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