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‘Confusion and uncertainty’ as traders face new post-Brexit checks

The latest phase of the long-delayed system of checks will see a selection of Irish firms charged up to €170 for plant and animal imports

While the measures will not impact goods moving from Ireland to Great Britain directly, Irish companies that trade to and from the rest of the EU through the UK landbridge are braced for the change. Picture: Getty

A selection of businesses across Ireland are facing "mounting confusion and uncertainty" as new health and safety checks on imports from the EU come into force.

The latest phase of the long-delayed system of post-Brexit border checks will see firms charged up to £145 (€169.87) for imports of plant and animal products.

While it will not impact goods moving from Ireland to Great Britain directly, Irish companies that trade to and from the rest of ...