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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Preparing for a future Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement with the European Union: Business readiness information

01 June 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Emma Reynolds Lab Wolverhampton North East

BrexitBusiness & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • Emma Reynolds updates Parliament on the Government's progress towards a future Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement with the European Union.
  • The government plans to provide businesses with detailed sector-specific information and engage in targeted communications campaigns.
  • A Business Advisory Council will be established to ensure business readiness by mid-2027.

Issue summary

Emma Reynolds is updating Parliament on the Government’s progress towards a future Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement with the European Union.

Action requested

The government aims to provide businesses with detailed sector-specific information, engage in targeted communications campaigns, and establish a Business Advisory Council to ensure readiness by mid-2027. The Government will continue to update Parliament as negotiations progress and conclude.

Key facts

  • Negotiations for the SPS Agreement are set to conclude this summer.
  • Businesses in agri-food sectors and related logistics providers will be affected.
  • The deal could add up to £5.1 billion annually to the UK economy by 2040.
  • An estimated 500,000 businesses may need to adjust to new arrangements.
  • A communications campaign alongside detailed sector-specific information is now available on GOV.UK.
  • The SPS Readiness Business Advisory Council has met for the first time with industry representatives.
  • 489 responses were received to the Government’s Call for Information.
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