New UK-EU border checks spark food supply fears
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New post-Brexit border checks and paperwork requirements for EU food imports start on Wed, after multiple delays. Expected to increase costs and food prices.
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Concerns checks could cause delays, vet shortages, and some EU suppliers to stop exporting to UK, especially impacting specialist foods.
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UK exports to EU have faced extra checks for years, but EU exports had unfettered access to UK until now, raising biosecurity concerns.
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Changes being phased in, but fears of significant disruption in the fall when EU also changes entry requirements, potentially causing driver shortages.
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Labour proposes Veterinary Agreement with EU to reduce checks and friction, but it would require closer alignment on food safety rules.