“There is a whole raft of paperwork that did not exist before Brexit that in itself is adding to cost and complexity,” said Andrew Kuyk, senior policy adviser at the Provision Trade Federation .
Dairy firms trading their products with the EU are required to complete export health certificates that can cost around £200 to £300 per load. “Some customers have said that’s not good enough and they’ve gone elsewhere and that’s partly why trade has shrunk.” It is only possible to complete the documentation, which requires a signature from a qualified vet, in a hard copy format.