Daniel Clark
UK fisheries products now face customs and SPS health checks upon EU entry
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The impact of Brexit on Devon’s fishing industry will not be fully seen until the restrictions associated with the response to the coronavirus pandemic are relaxed.
Devon County Council’s full council on Thursday, February 18, heard that there were potential economic impacts and also opportunities for Devon as a result of the Brexit trade deal and changes to the fishing quota and catch regimes.
But councillor Rufus Gilbert, cabinet member for economy and skills, said it was too soon to ascertain the scale of the impact upon the sector and whether impacts are temporary, or likely to be longer lasting.
| UPDATED: 18:36, Thu, Jan 14, 2021
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