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Secretary of state for the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) George Eustice has acknowledged that post-Brexit realities have placed SMEs in an unenviable position.

He told the Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs Committee the costs of leaving the single market, including for export health certificates (EHC), checks and import agents, had resulted in a 5% to 15% increase in trading with the EU.

“The principal cost is EHCs, which require a vet to sign-off and take anywhere from 30 ...

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  • Jonathan Ward

    March 30, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    What changes were announced on the 3rd Feb and what difference do they make?

    • Alex Lennane

      March 31, 2021 at 9:55 am

      That’s exactly the same question we have – we are trying to find out!