Blow to UK salmon industry as trial post-Brexit export scheme is halted

Government delays full introduction of digital certificates intended to cut paperwork for producers

A trial of a system designed to cut red tape for fish exporters after Brexit is to end without an immediate replacement, sparking dismay in the salmon industry.

The digitisation of the paper health certificates required for all fish and chilled food being exported to Europe was intended to save them time and up to 3m on post-Brexit paperwork.