As of the end of last month, the UK customs authorities have been inspecting all foods that enter the country from the EU.  But now there’s a €145 inspection charge per consignment even though it’s not exactly clear what constitutes a consignment. 

The good news for Irish food exporters is that these rules do not YET apply to us as members of the Common Travel Area. But they will and it could be messy. To discuss further Joe spoke to Carol Lynch is a partner in charge of customs & Trade at with the consultants BDO.