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UK to Drop EU Vet Certificates, Boost £5bn Economy

5/28/2026

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  • The UK government will scrap EU-required veterinary certificates for meat, plant and wood exports from mid-2027.
  • Biosecurity Minister Sue Hayman said the change should help about 16,000 UK food firms that stopped selling to the EU after Brexit.
  • The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs estimates the move could add £5.1 billion a year to the economy and protect farming and processing jobs.