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Guidance on Safety and Security/Entry Summary Declarations

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FDF response to UK Trade Strategy

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As UK food and drink exports continue to flatline, new data shows opportunities to turn the tide

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FDF Trade Snapshot Q1 2025

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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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Border Target Operating Model

Updated FDF guidance on the Border Target Operating Model which reflects the future effects of the UK-EU SPS agreement on UK border policy.

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Windsor Framework guidance

FDF updated guidance, following the UK-EU summit and publication of the Marking of Retail Goods Regulations

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FDF position on the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

In the DBT Trade Strategy, the government committed to further consult with industry on the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention. After initial member engagement, this paper sets out the FDF position, a summary of PEM , and a comparison of the TCA and PEM product specific rules.

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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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UK-EU Summit: SPS Commitments

The UK and the EU have agreed to negotiate a Common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement. This document for members outlines the scope of the potential agreement and issues raised by members.

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Food and Drink Federation’s position on UK-US trade agreement

The UK and US signed a prosperity agreement on 8 May 2025. This reduces US tariffs on UK cars, aluminium and steel.

Guidance & support

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UK/EU initiatives to ensure deforestation-free supply chains

Updated FDF guidance on the European Union Deforestation Regulations due to into force for larger companies in December 2025 and for micro and small companies in June 2026.

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CPTPP: New trade opportunities in Malaysia

The UK have now joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The UK’s accession gives us increased opportunities to the Malaysian market.

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The International Trade Committee leads our activity and helps members stay up to date with UK trade policy.

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International trade

Latest updates

Guidance on Safety and Security/Entry Summary Declarations

FDF response to UK Trade Strategy

As UK food and drink exports continue to flatline, new data shows opportunities to turn the tide

FDF Trade Snapshot Q1 2025

Border policy

Border policy

Border Target Operating Model

Windsor Framework guidance

FDF position on the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

Trade policy

Trade policy

UK-EU Summit: SPS Commitments

Food and Drink Federation’s position on UK-US trade agreement

Guidance & support

UK/EU initiatives to ensure deforestation-free supply chains

CPTPP: New trade opportunities in Malaysia

Get involved

International Trade Committee (ITC)

Upcoming events & webinars

In case you missed it

Navigating the EUDR – Testing & Data Set Creation for Compliance

Understanding International Logistics to emerging markets

State of Industry: Q4 2024

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International trade

Latest updates

Guidance on Safety and Security/Entry Summary Declarations

FDF response to UK Trade Strategy

As UK food and drink exports continue to flatline, new data shows opportunities to turn the tide

FDF Trade Snapshot Q1 2025

Border policy

Border policy

Border Target Operating Model

Windsor Framework guidance

FDF position on the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

Trade policy

Trade policy

UK-EU Summit: SPS Commitments

Food and Drink Federation’s position on UK-US trade agreement

Guidance & support

UK/EU initiatives to ensure deforestation-free supply chains

CPTPP: New trade opportunities in Malaysia

Get involved

International Trade Committee (ITC)

Upcoming events & webinars

In case you missed it

Navigating the EUDR – Testing & Data Set Creation for Compliance

Understanding International Logistics to emerging markets

State of Industry: Q4 2024

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