The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after
the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor
Framework meeting.
The Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor
Framework met today, co-chaired by officials from the European
Commission and the UK Government.
The co-chairs took stock of the implementation of the Windsor
Framework since the last meeting on 22 October 2024. They noted
overall progress on the implementation of the Windsor Framework,
notably in the area of human medicines, where the specific
arrangements previously announced started applying on 1 January
2025.
The co-chairs discussed further work underway in the areas of
sanitary and phytosanitary goods / agrifood, pet travel, customs
and veterinary medicines and trade, with a view to ensuring full
implementation of all the elements of the Windsor Framework. They
agreed to continue to step up implementation progress in these
areas, which remains essential to ensure that the safeguards and
flexibilities of the Windsor Framework operate for people and
businesses in Northern Ireland and protect the Union's Single
Market.
They noted the importance of continued constructive joint work to
support implementation efforts and monitor progress in looking
ahead to forthcoming milestones, to ensure the full, timely and
faithful implementation of all the elements of the Framework.
The Committee co-chairs also took stock of the work of the Joint
Consultative Working Group and its structured sub-groups.
They reiterated the importance of continued joint engagement with
Northern Ireland stakeholders
