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The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a call for information on a potential new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU, focusing on the movement of horses and related products. British Equestrian (BEF) is urging industry members to submit views by April 23 to push for pre-Brexit conditions. CEO Jim Eyre highlighted ongoing post-Brexit challenges like costs, delays and welfare issues.
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Keir Starmer's UK government is pursuing greater regulatory alignment with the EU, requiring the traditional Seville orange 'marmalade' to be renamed 'citrus marmalade'. The BBC recently reported this measure, which eases trade but changes an iconic British name. The shift aligns with post-Brexit EU rules.