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Dover Port Concerned About Biosecurity Risks After Brexit Changes
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Dover port is concerned about the potential biosecurity risks associated with the UK government's plan to relocate food safety checks. The authority fears that the move could lead to the entry of potentially contaminated meat into the country, posing a risk to consumer safety and the spread of diseases like African swine fever and foot and mouth.
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