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UK-EU SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreement - helping businesses to prepare

09 March 2026

Proposing MP
Emma Reynolds Lab
Wycombe
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement aimed at easing trade for food, plants, animals, and related goods.

Action Requested

The agreement aims to conclude negotiations within months, with businesses expected to be ready to benefit by mid-2027. The government will publish guidance on the agreement's scope and seek input from businesses to co-design support measures until mid-2027.

Key Facts

  • The UK and EU agreed to pursue a new SPS Agreement in May 2025.
  • Negotiations are expected to conclude in the coming months.
  • Businesses will need to align with relevant EU SPS legislation by mid-2027.
  • A call for information is launched to gather businesses' needs for support and guidance.
  • A new stakeholder advisory board will be established.
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