Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has praised the new agreement to cut bureaucracy between the UK and European Union (EU) as a “significant step forward in bolstering the dairy trade” between Ireland and the UK.
The agreement will see an alignment of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) rules and remove the need for export health certificates and most port inspections.
In addition, the Brexit-imposed non-tariff barriers and import requirements will be removed, which DII said would facilitate smoother and more efficient trade flows.
DII director Conor Mulvihill said that this will be particularly crucial for high-volume, short-distance trade with the UK.
“The potential reduction of border checks and veterinary health certificates will reduce costs and delays, allowing our businesses to focus on delivering high-quality dairy and nutrition products without the burden of unnecessary red tape.”
Red tape
Despite post-Brexit diversification, the British market remains an almost €2bn buyer of Irish dairy and specialised nutrition, being a particularly strong buyer in categories such as cheddar and butter.
“The removal of trade barriers will support the reintegration of supply chains, fostering a more stable and predictable market environment,” added Muvihill.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and president of the European Council António Costa at the EU-UK summit in London.
“This will help protect the all-Ireland dairy economy, ensuring that farmers can continue to thrive and contribute to the sustainability of our rural communities.
“In today's uncertain geopolitical landscape, maintaining strong and reliable trade partnerships with our closest neighbour is more important than ever.”
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Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has praised the new agreement to cut bureaucracy between the UK and European Union (EU) as a “significant step forward in bolstering the dairy trade” between Ireland and the UK.
The agreement will see an alignment of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) rules and remove the need for export health certificates and most port inspections.
In addition, the Brexit-imposed non-tariff barriers and import requirements will be removed, which DII said would facilitate smoother and more efficient trade flows.
DII director Conor Mulvihill said that this will be particularly crucial for high-volume, short-distance trade with the UK.
“The potential reduction of border checks and veterinary health certificates will reduce costs and delays, allowing our businesses to focus on delivering high-quality dairy and nutrition products without the burden of unnecessary red tape.”
Red tape
Despite post-Brexit diversification, the British market remains an almost €2bn buyer of Irish dairy and specialised nutrition, being a particularly strong buyer in categories such as cheddar and butter.
“The removal of trade barriers will support the reintegration of supply chains, fostering a more stable and predictable market environment,” added Muvihill.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and president of the European Council António Costa at the EU-UK summit in London.
“This will help protect the all-Ireland dairy economy, ensuring that farmers can continue to thrive and contribute to the sustainability of our rural communities.
“In today's uncertain geopolitical landscape, maintaining strong and reliable trade partnerships with our closest neighbour is more important than ever.”
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