Food & Drink
Updated 5 November 2019
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Australia Wine
Description
This agreement facilitates trade in wine between the UK and Australia, and provides a framework for cooperation between the parties on matters related to such trade.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
Agreement was signed on the 18th January, but remains subject to final ratification/notice of completion by the UK and/or the partner country. For more information please see this published article.
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
Australia
Source
- Agreement between the European Community and Australia on trade in wine
India - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept Indian certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
India
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
International Coffee Organisation (ICO)
Description
Membership of the International Coffee Organisation provides the UK a platform to contribute to the strengthening of the global Coffee sector and promotes cooperation and ties between the UK and countries that are Coffee producers or consumers.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Engagement Ongoing
Additional Comments
The UK government intends to become an independent member once it leaves the EU, and will endeavour to have this in place upon EU exit.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
Multilateral
Source
- International Coffee Agreement 2007
International Grains Council (IGC)
Description
The International Grains Council provides a venue for information-sharing, analysis and consultations on grain market and policy developments. As a member of the organisation, the UK will be able to contribute to the strengthening of the global Grains sector and promote cooperation and ties between the UK and countries that are grain producers or consumers.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Engagement Ongoing
Additional Comments
The UK government intends to become an independent member once it leaves the EU, and will endeavour to have this in place upon EU exit.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
Multilateral
Source
- Grains Trade Convention, 1995
International Sugar Organisation (ISO).
Description
Membership of the International Sugar Organisation provides the UK a platform to contribute to the strengthening of the global Sugar sector and promotes cooperation and ties between the UK and countries that are Sugar producers or consumers.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Engagement Ongoing
Additional Comments
The UK government intends to become an independent member once it leaves the EU, and will endeavour to have this in place upon EU exit.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
N/A - Multilateral
Source
- International Sugar Agreement 1992
Israel - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept Israeli certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
Israel
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
Kenya - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept Kenyan certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
Kenya
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
Mexico Spirits Mutual Recognition Agreement
Description
This agreement protects the geographical indication (‘GI’) of Scotch Whisky and trans-border GIs Irish Whiskey/Whisky, Uisce Beatha Eireannach and Irish Cream in Mexico, and it protects Mexican products Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol and Charanda in the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Engagement ongoing
Additional Comments
The UK Government is continuing to work with our global trading partners to secure continuity in the effect of existing EU FTAs and other agreements, including commitments relevant to the recognition and protection of UK GIs and GIs from the rest of the world.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
Mexico
Source
- Agreement between the European Community and the United Mexican States on the mutual recognition and protection of designations for spirit drinks
Morocco - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept Moroccan certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
Morocco
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
New Zealand - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept New Zealand certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
New Zealand
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
New Zealand - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept New Zealand certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
New Zealand
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
Senegal - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept Sengalese certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
Senegal
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
South Africa - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept South African certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
South Africa
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
Turkey - Approved Inspection Services
Description
The UK will continue to accept Turkish certificates of conformity for fruit and vegetables imported into the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in Place
Additional Comments
The UK Government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to accept their certificates of conformity for marketing standards of fruit and vegetables.
Lead Department
DEFRA
Country
Turkey
Source
- EU Approved Inspection Services Arrangements
United States Spirits Mutual Recognition Agreement
Description
This agreement protects spirits in both parties’ markets. It protects Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey in the US, and protects Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey in the UK.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
Agreement was signed on the 31st of January, but remains subject to final ratification/notice of completion by the UK and/or the partner country. For more information please see this published article.
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
United States
Source
- Agreement on the mutual recognition of certain distilled spirits/spirit drinks, with related exchange of letters (1994)
United States Wine
Description
This agreement provides a framework for communication and cooperation on wine between the UK and the US, facilitating trade in wine between the parties and improving cooperation on regulations affecting such trade.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
Agreement was signed on the 31st of January, but remains subject to final ratification/notice of completion by the UK and/or the partner country. For more information please see this published article.
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
United States
Source
- Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on trade in wine
International Organisation of Vine and Wine
Description
Membership of this organisation would enable the UK to contribute to the formulation of global wine regulations, research and analysis on viticulture and winemaking, and promote cooperation and ties between the UK and other OIV members.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will not be in place
Additional Comments
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine is a forum for international wine trade and to increase inter-governmental cooperation between wine producer and wine consumer countries. The UK is not currently a member and will not become a member in the immediate period after 31st January 2020. This will not impact business’s ability to, or effectiveness in, the trade of wine.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Country
N/A - Multilateral
Source
- Agreement Establishing the International Organisation of Vine and Wine
DEFINITION OF CATEGORIES
Will be in Place
Agreement ready to enter into force on day one of exit, or only administrative or domestic implementation steps outstanding in order for agreement to enter into force on day one.
Expected to be in Place
Agreement on track to be in place for day one, and may have been initialled or agreed in principle, but some steps, such as signature or ratification, remain outstanding.
Engagement Ongoing
Discussions are ongoing with the third country.
Not Expected to be in Place
Existing obstacle(s) to the finalisation of text, signature, or ratification that is unlikely to be overcome in time for day one entry into force.
Will Not be in Place
Not possible to conclude for day one. In some cases, the agreement will nonetheless be in place shortly after day one.