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Recorded webinar

Global food trade: Why accurate classification matters

06 dhen Chèitean 2026

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Middle East conflict: Impacts and risks

22 dhen Ghiblean 2026

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2025 Trade Snapshot: UK food & drink trade report

31 dhen Mhàrt 2026

Guidance

Trade policy guidance

Published: 19 dhen Ògmhios 2020 | Updated:27 dhen Mhàrt 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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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

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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UK-EU SPS Agreement: Guidance for Members

The UK and the EU are continuing to negotiate a common SPS area. This document outlines key information 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.

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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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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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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