The UK will have systems in place to prevent food that does not meet high standards from entering the country in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Government 'sidelined' food in its latest Spending Review, details of which were released on 4 September, according to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
A no-deal Brexit would result in shortages in food packaging, fresh food and up to three months of disruption at French ports, according to a leaked Government document.
Despite the growing threat posed by Brexit, the recent rise in recruitment for food manufacture regulatory compliance roles is down to other pressures.
Food and Drink Federation chief executive Ian Wright has urged new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to steer away from a no-deal Brexit, or risk “destroying” the industry.
Export tariffs and customs disruption will seriously affect food availability and the UK economy in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a report by MPs.
Exports of beef and sheepmeat to the EU will plummet and prices will drop in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales has warned.
The Government needs to make sure the UK gets the best possible Brexit deal to prevent putting the food and drink industry under unnecessary strain, environment secretary Michael Gove has argued.
Food industry uncertainties both around Brexit and the acceptability of different packaging materials are strengthening the position of co-packers, the boss of the trade body representing the sector has suggested.
