The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has launched legal action in France over new border inspection rules that it says could disrupt UK meat exports to the EU. The new requirements, which came into force on 1 August, mean operators may be required to assist Official Veterinarians by moving carcasses inside trailers during border inspections. Consignments that fail to meet the requirements could be refused entry into France. AIMS has instructed French administrative lawyer Maître Miguel Nicolas to challenge the proportionality of the new measures and seek clarification from the French authorities. Formal legal representations have now been submitted…