The next Gough Square Live will take place on 13th October 2026 at 11AM.
In this edition of Gough Square Live, Ian Thomas considers how the proposed UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement will have a significant impact on UK food businesses along the food supply chain. He will explain what is in the agreement and discuss some practical tips to help businesses and advisers navigate this significant change from GB compliance back to EU compliance.
Ian Thomas
Ian has substantial experience of providing regulatory and compliance advice in respect of food and beverages and other consumer products. He represents clients in court in criminal and civil cases and at inquests and public inquiries. He is ranked in the legal directories in life sciences regulatory, consumer law and health and safety.
George Spence-Jones
George is a specialist regulatory barrister who appears in both the civil and criminal courts. He prosecutes and defends individuals and corporations in matters concerning food production, food standards and food hygiene, with particular expertise in allergen cases. George assisted Jonathan Kirk KC and Iain MacDonald in the judicial review concerning “use by” dates.
