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Guidance

Trade policy guidance

Published: 19 June 2020 | Updated:11 August 2026

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Trade Snapshot Q1 2026: Food and drink market analysis

26 June 2026

Recorded webinar

Global food trade: Why accurate classification matters

06 May 2026

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Middle East conflict: Impacts and risks

22 April 2026

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Border policy

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Border policy

All of our key updates on the Windsor Framework and the Border Target Operating Model including detailed views, analysis and reaction to policy developments in each of these areas.

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High-Risk Food Not of Animal Origin

This document highlights the current differences between the UK/EU frameworks and tracks the latest changes to the EU regime, ahead of alignment to EU SPS controls.

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Windsor Framework guidance

Updated FDF guidance, reflecting latest developments on NIRMS/UKIMS and future changes through the UK/EU Reset.

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FDF position on the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

The government has published an overview of business responses to the call for evidence on potential UK membership of the PEM Convention, launched in November 2025. This document summarises business sentiment and potential next steps relevant to UK food and drink businesses

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Trade policy

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Trade policy

Our priorities for UK trade policy, including our trade and investment strategy and detailed positions on live negotiations.

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SPS Agreement Impact on Exports, Imports and NI Movements

The below circular outlines expected changes to import and export processes and impacts on movements between GB and Northern Ireland under the UK-EU SPS Agreement.

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FDF Guidance on Duty Suspensions

Click here for FDF guidance on duty suspensions processes including results of the 2026 application window and the recent Cost of Living packages.

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FDF’s 10 priorities to ensure the SPS agreement delivers for the UK

The Food and Drink Federation has set out its 10 key priorities as government progresses its negotiations for the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU, to ensure the deal delivers for UK food manufacturers.

Guidance & support

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UK/EU Initiatives to Ensure Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

This document outlines the latest on EU and UK policies to ensure deforestation free supply chains. Members are encouraged to provide feedback on questions shared by Defra on readiness for EUDR and opportunities for UK alignment with the EU approach.

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UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

This document outlines the latest updates on the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, due to be introduced on 1 January 2027. Draft secondary legislation was published earlier this year. Members must register for CBAM if the total value of in scope imports exceeds £50,000 over a 12-month rolling period.

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SPS Agreement: what you need to know

UK food and drink law is aligning with the EU’s laws on food safety and standards. This is wider than a trade agreement with the EU and applies to all UK food and drink businesses, even if they don’t trade with the EU. Find out what UK food & drink manufacturers need to know about the SPS agreement so you can stay up to date and confidently navigate EU agri-food law alignment.

The SPS Agreement

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