Food and Drink Special Interest Group

Preparations the food and drink industry can make ahead of the Common SPS deal

The Food & Drink special interest group provides up-to-date information on the latest regulation changes, trends and news in the sector.  The group is also a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded businesses and individuals within the food & drink industry. 

Manufacturers and producers in the food and drink industry will be making significant preparations going into 2026.  Not only do operators within the industry have to be reactive to any restrictions to entry into the UK, but they also need to start preparing for any changes to both imports and exports, as part of the ongoing common SPS area discussions between the UK and EU. 

This special interest group will open with the latest developments and news from the UK-EU discussions on the common SPS area, and what this could mean for your business.  There will also be an update on UK borders, giving operators the latest news on restrictions to entry for goods entering the UK. 

There will also be a spotlight on particular food and drink commodities in 2026, and for this session we will focus on compliance when trading with chocolate, giving traders valuable insights in compliance both for 2026 as well as the future.