last updated: 23/04/2024
From 1 January 2021 seed potatoes cannot be exported from the UK to the EU. SASA are working with the UK government to press the EU to find a resolution to this. Ware potatoes can be exported to the EU and NI.
Northern Ireland
In February 2023 the Windsor Framework was agreed by the UK Government and EU. The commercial movement of seed potatoes from GB to NI was negotiated as part of the agreement. The Northern Ireland Plant Health Label (NIPHL) scheme permits the movement of seed potatoes from GB authorised operators to NI registered growers and will be like the existing UK plant passport regime for domestic movement within GB. The NIPHL does not affect any existing marketing regulations, the full Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS) process will still apply to seed potatoes moving to NI. ’Further guidance on the NIPHL requirements can be found at EU & Northern Ireland Trade Guidance.
Further guidance is available from the UK Government on importing and exporting plants and plant products.
For exporting seed potatoes to the EU, please check our exporting seed potatoes [flowchart].
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