Brexit

Agri-food firms warned to prepare for new Brexit export rules

New controls will see Britain will ask for the pre-lodgement of customs declarations and the pre-notification of agri-food exports

It is unclear how many businesses will be affected by the new rules or how many have prepared for the requirements. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Micheál Martin has said he is hoping there will be no delays at ports after new Brexit-related controls are introduced this week.

The Tánaiste said government officials have been in touch with exporters and Ireland should be “well prepared”, but urged agri-food businesses in particular to ensure they are ready for the new rules.

From Wednesday, Great Britain will ask for the pre-lodgement of customs declarations and the pre-notification of agri-food exports, which in some ...