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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 August 2020. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 August 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Wines: Imports

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to accept EU organic certification on imported wines after the end of the transition period; and what assessment they have made of whether such acceptance is likely to be reciprocated by the EU.

Answer

The UK is negotiating an equivalence arrangement with the EU as part of the Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. In addition, the six UK organic control bodies have applied to the Commission for recognition as equivalent. We are confident that through one of these routes we will be able to export organic food, drinks, feed and ingredients to the EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7541
Session
2019-21
Subjects
EU law Imports Organic food Wines Brexit
Link
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