Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 25
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SPS agreement lacks mechanisms to prevent criminal activity from illegal meat imports
Conclusion
Both the EU and the UK are exposed to biosecurity risks from illegal meat imports. Although future access to EU data systems and intelligence within a common SPS area could support British border enforcement efforts, there is nothing within an SPS agreement to actively prevent or deter criminal activity linked to the trade of illegal meat. (Conclusion, Paragraph 72) 37
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗