Post-Brexit border checks putting food security at risk, produce sellers warn

"The new border checks have led to significant challenges for traders, resulting in increased costs, delays, and a deterioration in business relationships. This has directly reduced consumer choice and hurt food security in Britain."

"Before the changes, inspections were handled at the destination sites, allowing for better control of plant health. The shift to border checks has introduced unnecessary hurdles and complicated processes."

"The aim of the new checks was to mirror those imposed on British exports, but the outcomes have been counterproductive, impacting confidence in the UK’s border processes and harming the nation’s food supply chain."

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