Dear subscriber,

Welcome to the latest Brexit Ezine.

While there is still a lot of uncertainty around Brexit, it's important for you to be prepared and aware of what Brexit may mean for your business. Brexit of any kind means change. we at the FSAI are here to help - see the latest in Brexit news below. For more information, visit our website at www.fsai.ie/Brexit.

Getting Your Business Brexit Ready – Practical Steps campaign

A new campaign has been launched by the Government highlighting the nine practical steps all businesses (large and small) should take to prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU.

A digital booklet, which provides a comprehensive overview for businesses, including food businesses, on the core steps they should take, can be accessed at gov.ie/Brexit.

The nine steps are:

Understand the new rules for UK importing and exporting
Review your supply chain and UK market strategy
Be aware of possible changes to transport and logistics
Review all your certification, regulation and licencing
Review your contracts and data management
Ensure you are maximising Government Brexit programmes and supports
Manage your cash flow, currency and make sure your banking is in order
Protect and inform your staff
Know more about the impact to your sector.

Know more about the impact of Brexit to your sector

Do you import food/drink products or food contact materials in the course of your business? If so:

Find out what requirements apply – check out www.fsai.ie/Brexit for information on what regulations apply to your food.

For controls on foods of animal origin such as meat, milk, eggs, honey or foods containing these as an ingredient see https://www.fsai.ie/brexit/imports/animal.html

For controls on foods of non-animal origin, such as drinks, prepared foods, deserts, bread, cakes, confectionary, food supplements, and food additives such as colours see https://www.fsai.ie/brexit/imports/non_animal.html

Within the dedicated Brexit section of our website, we provide useful information on food imports, exports, labelling, certification & authorisations etc.

Brexit and your food business video series

Check out our new Brexit video explaining the terms ‘food of animal origin’, ‘food of non-animal origin’ and ‘composite products’ in our ‘Brexit and your food business’ video series on all our social media channels.

The type of checks and documents needed at import depends on what type of product you are importing. Know the requirements for your products.

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Upcoming Brexit Events

We will be at the following upcoming Brexit events:

Brexit preparation for agri-food businesses on the 10th September in Dublin from 9:30am. The Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are hosting a free seminar which will be opened by Minister Michael Creed.

A representative from the French Embassy will be there to discuss the operation of the landbridge.

Register here.

Taking Care of Business One Stop Shop on the 2nd October in Athlone from 8:15 am. This event is organised by the Dept. of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in conjunction with the Health and Safety Authority and the FSAI.

Register here.

If you are concerned about Brexit and the impact it may have on all aspects of your business or on your daily life, there is a single Government website to get you prepared.

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