BREXIT - Is This Really Still Rumbling On? 😴

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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 25,978

    Last time I went to Europe I couldn't tell whether I was in France, Spain or Italy. Basically all the same now, aren't they? I assume Germany is too, but haven't been there in years.

    Norway still feels proudly Norwegian though.

    Were they all speaking Esperanto?
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 58,858

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 18,964
    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    Ok
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  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454
    pblakeney said:

    Last time I went to Europe I couldn't tell whether I was in France, Spain or Italy. Basically all the same now, aren't they? I assume Germany is too, but haven't been there in years.

    Norway still feels proudly Norwegian though.

    Were they all speaking Esperanto?
    Assume so. Glad we kept our opt out.
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454
    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    Have you not been paying attention?

    Anyway. http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm

    It's not just for EU countries, but EU countries still require them. Think we need them from other countries too.
  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 18,209

    Last time I went to Europe I couldn't tell whether I was in France, Spain or Italy. Basically all the same now, aren't they? I assume Germany is too, but haven't been there in years.


    Do they all speak European?
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454

    Last time I went to Europe I couldn't tell whether I was in France, Spain or Italy. Basically all the same now, aren't they? I assume Germany is too, but haven't been there in years.


    Do they all speak European?
    I believe it's called "Foreign".
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 27,887

    rjsterry said:

    ddraver said:

    If Macron won a second term it would actually be a stunning achievement. The French don't grant their politicians a Round 2.

    Le Pen is the Johnson/Trump of the French and unfortunately, it seems people need to feel just how much it hurts to punch themselves in the face before they stop clamouring for it.

    Le Pen has had the good sense to go very quiet on Frexit, Brexit having demonstrated so clearly that it's not a good idea.

    (it might not do the EU any harm to hold off on the supranationalism for a few years)

    Had the eurocrats not been so keen on the supranationalism that so few European citizens seem to want, then the UK would almost certainly still be a member of the EU.

    Free trade, freedom of movement, much of the harmonisation of standards were all great benefits. The ever further integration towards a single super state, whilst trying to supress individidual national identities, was and remains a huge concern.
    🤣

    Oh please. I can't think of a continent more obsessed with their supposed national identities. The irony is that most of these identities are 19th century inventions to try and paper over the cracks of countries cobbled together from this duchy or that principality.
    I nearly commented on that too, incredible to read people actually feel like that.
    So you think your Savoie resident doesn't fell French? (Just pulling one example at 'random').
    I know RJSTerry doesn't believe in nation states, but a huge number of other people across the continent do feel a strong identity with their country and can recognise how those boundaries have been cobbled together over time.
    You also seem to confuse what the eurocrat wants, rather than individual political leaders.
    I agree people feel strongly about these identities. That's why they're so popular with politicians. Look how well nationalism has worked for people like Sturgeon.

    BTW, Savoy was only annexed by France in 1860. At the time, there were rival movements to become part of Italy or Switzerland.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 58,858

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    Have you not been paying attention?

    Anyway. http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm

    It's not just for EU countries, but EU countries still require them. Think we need them from other countries too.
    You'll have to explain that link, as it isn't obvious what point you're trying to make with it.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 58,858

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    Ok
    Glad you agree.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinkbikini
    pinkbikini Posts: 876
    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    Isn’t the issue that you (like me) have no idea why the rule is there? But you choose the blame the EU, rather than find out why the rule is there in the first place. Not very logical really.
  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867

    Last time I went to Europe I couldn't tell whether I was in France, Spain or Italy. Basically all the same now, aren't they? I assume Germany is too, but haven't been there in years.

    Norway still feels proudly Norwegian though.

    Maybe you did go to Germany but did realise it.
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454
    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    Have you not been paying attention?

    Anyway. http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm

    It's not just for EU countries, but EU countries still require them. Think we need them from other countries too.
    You'll have to explain that link, as it isn't obvious what point you're trying to make with it.
    You said it was a classic EU rule. But an EHC is (and has been) needed for exports of animal products to non-EU countries.

    Depends on the destination and product. We're not in the EU and the agreement doesn't cover it, so exporters need it.
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454
    No point crying over spilt milk.
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 27,887
    edited April 2021
    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Logistics manager doing his nut at work because he can't get a load of Baileys from a supplier in England onto a ferry

    Needs a vet certificate before it can be moved

    In all likelihood it originated in Belfast before being delivered to England.

    A worthy EU rule.

    What exactly does the vet have to certify in relation to bottles of Baileys?
    Cream
    Certify that it is what though?
    Dunno tbh.

    Anything of animal origin needs a veterinary health certificate. What that checks specifically I've no idea. I do believe it's not just an EU thing and is standard across borders in different SPS regulatory environments. The UK will insist on the same from the EU (when the systems are set up) as it does from other countries

    It's a huge problem for the NI Protocol as a Tesco lorry may contain 100s of product lines each requiring a cert.

    EDIT It's an 'Export Health Certificate that the product meets EU regulations

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/spice-spotlight.scot/2020/11/30/after-the-transition-period-export-health-certificates/amp/
    Just seemed odd as vets generally specialise in live animals, not dead animal produce. Like I said, classic EU rule.
    🙄 No, they're heavily involved in that, too. For pretty obvious reasons*. It's not exclusively an EU rule; it's fairly standard where animal products are shipped from one territory to another. NAFTA has an SPS regime, too. But for ideological opposition to anything EU, we'd ordinarily be getting on and negotiating an SPS agreement.

    *In case they're not: SPS regimes are intended to contain any outbreaks of disease, so that they don't spread and wreak havoc with our entire food production system. Animal-based food products are an almost perfect way to spread a disease around geographically and across species. See BSE as an example. Vets have the necessary knowledge of microbiology and disease control and are already involved in the husbandry and slaughter of animals for consumption, so it's a small side step to certifying animal products for export.
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    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454
    Some people need to accept that we've left and stop moaning about it.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 73,090
    rjsterry said:

    rjsterry said:

    ddraver said:

    If Macron won a second term it would actually be a stunning achievement. The French don't grant their politicians a Round 2.

    Le Pen is the Johnson/Trump of the French and unfortunately, it seems people need to feel just how much it hurts to punch themselves in the face before they stop clamouring for it.

    Le Pen has had the good sense to go very quiet on Frexit, Brexit having demonstrated so clearly that it's not a good idea.

    (it might not do the EU any harm to hold off on the supranationalism for a few years)

    Had the eurocrats not been so keen on the supranationalism that so few European citizens seem to want, then the UK would almost certainly still be a member of the EU.

    Free trade, freedom of movement, much of the harmonisation of standards were all great benefits. The ever further integration towards a single super state, whilst trying to supress individidual national identities, was and remains a huge concern.
    🤣

    Oh please. I can't think of a continent more obsessed with their supposed national identities. The irony is that most of these identities are 19th century inventions to try and paper over the cracks of countries cobbled together from this duchy or that principality.
    I nearly commented on that too, incredible to read people actually feel like that.
    So you think your Savoie resident doesn't fell French? (Just pulling one example at 'random').
    I know RJSTerry doesn't believe in nation states, but a huge number of other people across the continent do feel a strong identity with their country and can recognise how those boundaries have been cobbled together over time.
    You also seem to confuse what the eurocrat wants, rather than individual political leaders.
    I agree people feel strongly about these identities. That's why they're so popular with politicians. Look how well nationalism has worked for people like Sturgeon.

    BTW, Savoy was only annexed by France in 1860. At the time, there were rival movements to become part of Italy or Switzerland.
    The hq of the EU is in Brussels of all places.

    What would Brussels know about regional identities, hmm?
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190

    Some people need to accept that we've left and stop moaning about it.

    That wins the internet for today.

    I feel a whoosh moment coming on though.
  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 18,209
    morstar said:

    Some people need to accept that we've left and stop moaning about it.

    That wins the internet for today.

    I feel a whoosh moment coming on though.

    Maybe if one closes one's eyes it might just go away...
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,405
    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454
    ddraver said:

    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial

    But we never needed it before this year- why did the EU change the rules?
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,405
    Because we want to the SOvrEiGnTy to make a US Trade Deal which has lower food standards and consequently higher rates of food poisoning.

    Reduced imports of Bailey's frankly sounds like a rare BbbREXIT Bbbenefit to me...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 20,783
    ddraver said:

    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial

    @tailwindhome lives in the same country. The question is whether his Bailey's consumption will have any impact on the EU, and whether this impact is sufficiently material to risk the peace.

    Furthermore, if sausage rolls and Baileys are such high risk items, then the protocol may well be voted out in four years.

  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867
    ddraver said:

    Because we want to the SOvrEiGnTy to make a US Trade Deal which has lower food standards and consequently higher rates of food poisoning.

    Reduced imports of Bailey's frankly sounds like a rare BbbREXIT Bbbenefit to me...

    A benefit for the EU
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454

    ddraver said:

    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial

    @tailwindhome lives in the same country. The question is whether his Bailey's consumption will have any impact on the EU, and whether this impact is sufficiently material to risk the peace.

    Furthermore, if sausage rolls and Baileys are such high risk items, then the protocol may well be voted out in four years.

    Where would you put the non-tariff barriers?
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 20,783

    ddraver said:

    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial

    @tailwindhome lives in the same country. The question is whether his Bailey's consumption will have any impact on the EU, and whether this impact is sufficiently material to risk the peace.

    Furthermore, if sausage rolls and Baileys are such high risk items, then the protocol may well be voted out in four years.

    Where would you put the non-tariff barriers?
    In the paperwork and labelling.
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 26,454

    ddraver said:

    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial

    @tailwindhome lives in the same country. The question is whether his Bailey's consumption will have any impact on the EU, and whether this impact is sufficiently material to risk the peace.

    Furthermore, if sausage rolls and Baileys are such high risk items, then the protocol may well be voted out in four years.

    Where would you put the non-tariff barriers?
    In the paperwork and labelling.
    For trade between who?
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 18,964
    Feel the need to clarify that the Baileys isn't for personal consumption
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • Jezyboy
    Jezyboy Posts: 2,981

    ddraver said:

    It's got milk

    Milk goes off

    Gone off milk makes people sick

    You want to check that products entering your country won't make people sick

    None of this is controversial

    @tailwindhome lives in the same country. The question is whether his Bailey's consumption will have any impact on the EU, and whether this impact is sufficiently material to risk the peace.

    Furthermore, if sausage rolls and Baileys are such high risk items, then the protocol may well be voted out in four years.

    What are the options if the protocol gets voted out.

    I had thought the current rules were a fairly natural result of starting off at a flow chart where your inputs are no visible land border, the UK not being in a Customs Union and there not being magic technology to implement an invisible border.

    It's conceivable that different sets of negotiating teams and policiticians may be moe flexible and have less bad blood between them I guess. But it's difficult to see anyone in the UK gaining political power through arguing to be "softer" towards EU negotiations.