Updated 12th January 2021 While Covid-19 had dominated our news there is no getting away with the fact that we have left the EU. On 24 December 2020, an agreement was reached between the EU and the UK on a new partnership. This agreement sets out the regulations that will apply between the EU and … Read more
New EU Plant Health Regulations (PHR) came into force on 14th December 2019. These new regulations apply to all plants as well as some seeds and bulbs and have been designed to protect against disease and pests and create full traceability for plant movements in the UK and EU. What is the new Plant Health … Read more
Once the UK leaves the EU formally on 31 January 2020, we enter an implementation period, during which all trade continues in accordance with existing plant and flower health, food safety, customs and VAT rules and regulations. So are we entering a year of turmoil. We will need to wait and see as we have been … Read more
Preparing for Brexit – information for the Florists Brexit update from the Chairman of the BFA Dear Florist On Monday 21st January I had a meeting with the Agricultural Minister George Eustice MP to put the case that 7000 small florist businesses rely on a continued supply of flowers from The Netherlands and with a … Read more
Brexit is a huge topic for British Florists and that’s why the BFA are working in many ways to get the voice of the British florist heard… loudly! Below lists some of the work that’s been going on behind the scenes to influence the government to appreciate the florists position in Brexit negotiations. Firstly the BFA … Read more
Brexit – How are the BFA acting for you! Brexit is a huge topic for British Florists and that’s why the BFA are working in many ways to get the voice of the British florist heard… loudly! We have spearheaded a Brexit group; bringing together some of the most prominent figures and florist industries key players. … Read more
Securing the best future for the UK Floristry Industry post Brexit BFA Position Paper: January 2018 The challenges to secure the best possible future for the British florist Industry cannot be overlooked. In order for us to enable the florist businesses to prepare and be ready for the 29th March 2019, we at the BFA are … Read more
Brexit The call to action! As you know the BFA have been investigating Brexit and how that may affect our industry. Our next stage is to inform the government and members of Parliament to make them aware how Brexit could affect your daily trading. At the BFA we are in touch with Government, Ministers and Officials, but now WE NEED … Read more
The BFA have been tirelessly spearheading Brexit campaigning within our industry for the voice of florists throughout the UK heard. They have done this in a number of ways, with calls to government being top of list. It’s now clear that the BFA have been campaigning so hard for the rights of florists and for our … Read more
Thoughout October, November, December and into January we had our Brexit survey being completed by florists all over the UK. Thank you to everyone that took part this is a vital survey. Why the survey? We have spearheaded a Brexit group; bringing together some of the most prominent figures and florist industries key players. Working together … Read more
