The Government and EU should establish the scope of the SPS negotiations as a priority and publish this information on an interim basis, prior to the conclusion of negotiations, to enable effective consultation and scrutiny. (Recommendation, Paragraph 16)

The Government and EU should establish the scope of the SPS negotiations as a priority and publish this information on an interim basis, prior to the conclusion of negotiations, to enable effective consultation and scrutiny. (Recommendation, Paragraph 16) Type: recommendation | Number: 2 | Response status: no_published_response Government response: The government accepts this recommendation. On Monday 9 March 2026, Defra published a list of EU legislation – and any related EU rules made under the listed EU legislation – currently in scope of the agreement. The list will be updated once negotiations have concluded.