SAGB welcomes proposed UK-EU deal to remove seafood export checks. The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has welcomed news that the UK and European Union have agreed a draft deal aimed at removing post-Brexit checks on food and agricultural exports.
The proposed agreement, announced ahead of the UK-EU summit later this month, could represent a significant step forward for the UK shellfish industry, which has faced additional costs, administration and logistical challenges when exporting to European markets since Brexit.
Removing or reducing border checks would help streamline trade, improve efficiency and reduce the burden on businesses exporting to the EU.
Access to European markets remains particularly important for the shellfish sector, given the highly perishable nature of its products and the need for timely and reliable deliveries. Any measures that help minimise delays and simplify export procedures could therefore provide a welcome boost to businesses across the supply chain.
SAGB said it looked forward to receiving further details of the proposed agreement, highlighting the potential benefits for the UK seafood sector as a whole.
The draft deal could mark an important development in improving trading conditions between the UK and EU, helping to support exporters and strengthen the industry’s access to one of its key international markets.
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB)
The SAGB represents the views of shellfisheries, both wild-caught and cultivated, in debates with the Government, other users of the sea and environmental organisations. They are striving to ensure a more viable and sustainable future for UK shellfish operations. With the increasing legislation and financial constraints facing the industry, their role is more vital than ever.
Alongside their lobbying activities, the SAGB also promotes the sustainability of shellfish operations, the health benefits of eating shellfish, brings together buyers and sellers of shellfish and sells the story of this magnificent sector to the public.
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