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Raw sausages and other minced meats can no longer be exported to the EU from 1 January, according to new rules.

The guidance is part of the post-Brexit trade deal agreed between the UK and the EU last week.

Meat industry bodies attended a conference call with ministers on Tuesday to seek clarification about the issue.

The British Meat Processors Association said it was one of several issues causing concern.

New EU rules on exports dictate that from 1 January, the following animal products cannot be exported into the EU:

Chilled minced red meat

Chilled meat preparations (for example, raw sausages)

Minced meat (poultry)

Poultry and ratite or game bird mechanically-separated meat

Raw milk from cows infected with Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)

Ungraded eggs

Composite products containing dairy products made from unpasteurised milk (for example, a ready meal topped with unpasteurised cheese)