they may not be prepared for changes.
We are concerned that not enough planning has been done to ensure that everyone in the food supply chain understands the new requirements, said Richard Harrow, executive director of the federation.
With the new rules coming into effect a few days, we remain concerned that January could be a difficult month for our members, he added.
The new measures require companies to complete the correct paperwork at least four hours before goods can reach UK borders, or risk being returned at the border. Products of animal and plant origin must also have certificates of origin.
Although drivers must declare their goods and certificates of origin, controls are expected to be minimal until the rules are tightened from July 2022, when much stricter controls are expected to take effect.
The UK imports five times the amount of food it exports to the EU.
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