Defra update Defra are working to compile a list of businesses that can take advantage of the authorised trader 3 month grace period, as outlined in the Command Paper last week. The grace period will only cover certain goods: products of animal origin (POAO), composite products, food and feed not of animal origin, and plants and plant products. If you move these goods from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), please continue reading to assess whether your business can be added to the list. ‘Authorised traders’ are supermarkets and their trusted suppliers The UK government will not discriminate against smaller suppliers or between different companies in recognising traders as authorised for the purpose of this grace period