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<p>We do not expect food shortages. The resilience and reliability of food supply
chains is a key objective of the Government as set out in last year’s Government Food
Strategy. In implementing this new control regime for the first time on EU imports,
we will carefully monitor the range of potential risks, including those that may impact
food supply-chains.</p><p> </p><p>The three-month period from 31 January 2024 has
allowed businesses time to familiarise themselves with the new requirements before
full implementation on 30 April 2024. We are adopting a carefully calibrated approach
to enforcement of the new controls that minimises the risk of disrupting trade flows,
with an emphasis on educating and supporting businesses to comply.</p>
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