A market stall displays dried sausages beside large wheels and wedges of cheese
Sausages and cheeses for sale at a market in Salzburg, Austria. Photograph: Anastasiya Piatrova/Alamy
Sausages and cheeses for sale at a market in Salzburg, Austria. Photograph: Anastasiya Piatrova/Alamy
UK and EU agree deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products

Agreement to ease rules on food imports and exports is expected to come into force in first quarter of 2028

The EU and the UK have completed their deal to remove Brexit checks on imports and exports of food and animal products ranging from sausages and cheese to leather goods and flowers.