The SPS deal: improving trade in agricultural products

This session shared expert analysis into the ongoing negotiations for a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and the EU. The discussion also explored the current progress of UK–EU SPS negotiations, key challenges and opportunities facing the UK agriculture sector and the future direction of UK agricultural policy in light of these developments.

Witnesses

ANDREW OPIE, Food and Sustainability Director, British Retail Consortium

GAIL SOUTAR, Head of Department, Trade and Business Strategy, National Farmers Union

ED BARKER, Head of Policy and External Affairs at the Agricultural Industries Confederation