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Post-Brexit, the SNP has been accused of delaying export paperwork for Scottish fishermen in order to push their pursuit for an independent Scotland. Such are the apparent delays, fishermen are now being forced to wait five times longer to export produce to the continent. With checks performed by Holyrood, Scottish Tories have accused the SNP of not “lifting a finger” to help Scottish fishermen.
Exporting seafood to Europe has been very challenging due to red tape in the wake of the Brexit transition period ending, Scotland s food industry says. Extra bureaucratic steps are creating major problems for perishable food which must reach markets on the continent in 24 hours, according to industry body Scotland Food and Drink. It comes after some fishing and seafood companies described the new arrangements as a shambles . Since January 1, seafood is being taken to logistics hubs in central Scotland where it can be certified for onward transport to the EU. But confusion over paperwork has meant some consignments have been held up.
Updated: January 7, 2021, 4:33 pm
Salmon exports are now being prioritised (PA)
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Exporting seafood to Europe has been “very challenging” due to red tape in the wake of the Brexit transition period ending, Scotland’s food industry says.
Extra bureaucratic steps are creating “major problems” for perishable food which must reach markets on the continent in 24 hours, according to industry body Scotland Food and Drink.
It comes after some fishing and seafood companies described the new arrangements as a “shambles”.
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Scotland s fishing industry will have access to fewer cod, haddock, whiting and saithe under the new Brexit deal, according to the Scottish government.
They claim it could have a knock-on effect on harbours, fish markets and processors across the country.
Industry leaders say they are deeply aggrieved by the very challenging situation they are facing in 2021.
The UK government has insisted the deal delivers what was promised to fishermen and coastal communities.
And it said quotas could be increased further via annual talks with other nations, insisting there would be a substantial transfer from the EU to the UK.