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International rail transport
Eurostar travel between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam could be disrupted in the event of a Brexit without agreement, according to one of the 76 opinions published on potential problems in the event of a fall in the United Kingdom. United out of the EU.
The government said it should negotiate new arrangements with individual countries to keep the trains to the mainland.
It will also be the responsibility of passengers to ensure that their insurance and the terms of the ticket cover them in the event of a delay claim with Eurostar and other cross-border services.
"Passengers using cross-border services are required to ensure that the terms and conditions of their insurance and their tickets are sufficient to cover possible disruptions," says the technical note on rail transport.
Consumer rights
UK consumers may be in legal stalemate if they buy defective products from EU countries in case of Brexit without agreement, even if they file a lawsuit.
The technical note on consumer rights warns that there may be no legal protection when purchasing future products and services from EU countries.
He says: "There may be an impact on the degree of protection of UK consumers when they buy goods and services in other Member States".
British consumers will no longer be able to turn to the UK courts to seek redress from EU-based traders.
"The UK and the EU Member States will no longer have a reciprocal obligation to investigate consumer law violations or to take coercive measures", the statement said.
Rail safety
The notification states that in the absence of agreement, UK-based operators who operate national services in another EU country and who hold a safety certificate issued by the UK Bureau of Rail and Road Authorities must submit a new application for a Part A safety certificate in an EU country. . This also applies to UK based operators wishing to operate new domestic services in an EU country.
The government says operators should begin the process as soon as possible in the event of a disagreement.
Breeding
Organizations involved in the breeding and cross-border sale of purebred dogs, horses and bulls would no longer be recognized in the absence of agreement.
In the absence of agreement, UK breeding establishments will no longer automatically be allowed to transport their animals for breeding purposes in stud farms or other farms. This could have an impact on the breeding of cattle and horses, where live animals are regularly exported for breeding purposes.
"A recognized breeding society or breeding establishment in the UK would no longer automatically be allowed to register breed breeders in an equivalent EU stud book and would not have the right to extend a breeding program. selection in the EU, "says the note.
Peach
British fishing vessels would automatically lose access to EU waters in the event of Brexit without agreement and would not be automatically allowed to land their catch in EU ports.
UK fisheries administrations inform quota holders of their allocations in January of each year and will strive to do so in 2019 to minimize fishing disruptions and allow the industry to plan your activities.
"There will be no automatic access to the exchange of fishing opportunities with EU Member States, nor any automatic access to EU Member States for exchange fishing opportunities with the UK ".
Plant improvement
Horticulturists who develop new varieties from roses and apples to wheat are currently registering them in an official catalog of EU plants.
Variety registration in the UK is led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), which coordinates almost all tests. If there is no agreement, breeders selling their seeds or saplings in the European Union must submit two applications for approval to obtain the same geographical coverage, with separate protection being required in the United Kingdom and in the European Union.
Exporters of animal feed or genetically modified foods are told that they "will have to be established in the EU or in the EEA or have an established representative in the EU." 39; EU or in the EEA if they wish to trade in the EU ".
Endangered merchants will need a new license
If the UK leaves the EU without an agreement, the species currently traded and traded freely between the UK and the EU would require an import / export license or notification.
The United Kingdom will remain party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Merchants will therefore have to follow the same processes for approved imports and exports.
Supply of electricity in Northern Ireland
In the absence of an agreement, there is "a risk that the single electricity market will no longer be able to continue" and that the supply of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland will be chopped off.
The government is considering contingencies, including fallback arrangements, to ensure that electricity can flow from Britain across the Irish Sea to Ireland. in the absence of rules governing cross-border trade.
The Government or the Northern Ireland Utilities Regulatory Authority will strive to ensure the establishment of adequate production capacity, to the extent practicable, through the a competitive procurement process utilizing existing production and investments in the new generation. |
High risk food and feed
The notice confirms that there will be no control of taxes on high-risk foods or animals from the EU for a limited period after March 29th. there is no agreement.
However, the government will require all importers to notify it in advance because the UK will automatically lose access to information on food-related incidents in the European Union, that could relate to cases ranging from an outbreak of salmonella to horse meat found in meat burgers. .
All foods of animal origin are classified as high risk by EU legislation, as are some specific foods of non-animal origin used in animal feed. There are no routine checks at the moment and, in case of disagreement, "no new controls" are foreseen for imports of food or food. Animal feed currently classified as high risk.
Importers transporting high-risk foodstuffs from third countries to the United Kingdom should do so under seal and land at a port with border inspection posts so that the necessary controls can be carried out. This would mean that importers will have to ensure that their products land in places such as Felixstowe, which has inspection posts, unlike Dover.
Waste treatment
New waste export licenses to EU countries would be needed and exporters "should familiarize themselves with the customs guidelines established by the EU for imports of waste from the EU. outside the EU ".
Export of cultural objects
A statutory instrument will be drawn up which would revoke the current European regulations concerning the export of cultural objects licensing system on the day of the exit.
As of that date, if there is no agreement, only a British license will be required to export cultural artifacts from Great Britain to any destination. EU licenses will no longer be issued.
EU professionals working in the UK
Lawyers with qualifications from a country of the European Economic Area, but having not yet received the permission to use the title of attorney or attorney in In England, Wales or Northern Ireland, measures must be taken to continue to practice in the profession of British jurisdiction or under the supervision of a lawyer qualified to practice.
Health Marks on Meat, Fish and Dairy Products
New brands required for meat, fish and dairy exports will not be available immediately for exporters, a problem that has already been raised by the National Farmers Union, which has been announced that the control of each producer could take six months after March 29th. approved by the EU authorities.
All meats, fish and dairy products produced in the EU currently need to carry a unique identification number. This mark can no longer be worn in the event of a lack of agreement and the Food Safety Authority will launch a consultation on alternatives.
Control of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
It is a group of chemicals including pesticides and banned chemicals, such as PCBs, which are very toxic and can cause cancer, among other diseases, including birth defects and brain damage.
The UK's commitment to this ban will not change if there is no agreement because it is party to the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
Mercury control
The United Kingdom would seek to replicate the current ban on the export of mercury or mercury waste to third countries. The current requirement to obtain written consent to import the heavy metal would be maintained in the event of a failure to agree, as well as the strict storage requirements.
pesticides
There would be no change in pesticide policy, and the current processes at EU level by the European Food Safety Authority would be converted into national processes.
All active substance approvals, PPP authorizations and maximum residue limits in effect on 29 March 2019 would remain valid in the UK, so that companies can continue to trade and products remain available.
Spotify and Netflix
It also appeared on Friday that consumers might not be able to access online services such as Netflix, Spotify and Amazon Prime when they go to the European Union on holiday in the United States. Lack of convention.
Regarding the "portability of the online content service", a notice published on September 24, but not previously reported, states: "The Portability Regulation will cease to apply to British nationals when they go to the EU "
