BBC News
By John Campbell
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NI s chief vet has told the food industry it will not face penalties for non-compliance with new Irish Sea border rules during the first week of 2021.
From 1 January, NI will stay in the EU single market for goods, but the rest of the UK will leave.
Food products arriving in NI from GB will be subject to new documentation and checks.
Dr Robert Huey has told the industry there will be also be a light touch approach to enforcement during the first week.
He said: If you haven t got your certificate right, if you haven t got your seal right we ll offer you advice and do a few checks.
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