The organisation has called for products like fishmeal and fish oil to be explicitly included, noting that they are currently classified as medium-risk goods under the UK’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) and face identity and physical checks in 1–30% of cases.
“These controls have increased administrative burdens and caused delays for Danish exporters and British customers,” the group said, adding that a common SPS area could bring trade conditions “closer to what applied before Brexit” by removing the need for certificates and border checks for many goods.
The group also reiterated concerns raised in 2024 over the requirement for health certificates for bulk and tank shipments. It said limited certificate availability outside the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s normal working hours can cause costly vessel delays. A common SPS framework, it argued, could help resolve this logistical bottleneck and support smoother trade flows.
On the proposal’s reference to aligning the EU’s and UK’s emissions trading systems, Marine Ingredients Denmark said negotiations should ensure “transparency and predictability for energy-intensive companies”, particularly regarding future requirements and pricing in both jurisdictions.