New import controls from 31 January!

Prepare now to stay compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain. What changes are coming on 31 January 2024?

>>> Introduction of health certificates for imports of medium-risk products from the EU:
- animal products
- plants
- plant products

>>>Introduction of health certificates for EU imports of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin.
>>>Introduce new controls on the carriage of Irish goods (i.e. any goods other than eligible goods from Northern Ireland) from Irish ports directly to the UK.

SOURCE AND INFORMATION: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-qualifying-goods-from-northern-ireland-to-the-rest-of-the-uk

3 Things to help and prepare you for the changes ahead:

1. Know your risk category - use these online tools to find the risk category of your commodity.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/import-risk-categories-for-animals-animal-products-plants-and-plant-products

2 Make sure your EU supply chain is preparing to provide you with health and/or phytosanitary certificates - find out more here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/border-target-operating-model-information-leaflets-for-businesses

3. Prepare to properly submit your initial application to IPAFFS - attend the January training session or read our guidance.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/defra-stakeholder-engagement-and-readiness-team-70015158213