The SPS deal: Improving trade in agricultural products

The UK Trade and Business Commission session brought together leading experts to assess the current state of UK-EU relations.

Witnesses provided valuable insights into the ongoing negotiations of a Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement between the UK and the EU. The discussion 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, Agricultural Industries Confederation