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<p>Negotiations with the EU are currently restricted to the withdrawal deal. The status
of UK food products in the EU market will depend on the outcome of those negotiations.</p><p>
</p><p>Following a consultation exercise with the food industry, discussions with
the European Commission, and agreement with Defra, the final design for the new health
and ID marks has been agreed. This will ensure the UK continues to have the ability
to export products of animal origin to the EU. We are also aiming to be recognised
by the EU as having equivalence to organic standards and establish reciprocal arrangements
though at present there is no agreement on this.</p><p> </p><p>Leaving the EU with
a deal remains the Government’s top priority. As a responsible Government would, we
are accelerating no deal preparations to ensure the country is prepared for every
eventuality. Businesses and citizens should ensure they are similarly prepared.</p><p>
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