CERTEX replaced ALVS - new verification system for licensed goods in Northern Ireland
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From 15 September 2025, licence data in customs declarations for Northern Ireland will be verified by the new Certificates Exchange System (CERTEX). This system will replace the existing Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) and will introduce significant changes to the way electronic documents are handled. What certificates does CERTEX cover? Click
Use of ICS2 for freight by road/rail from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Update!
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has informed businesses involved in the carriage of goods by road (including the roll-on roll-off system) from the UK to Northern Ireland of upcoming changes to the safety and security (ENS) declaration system. The system for filing safety and security declarations, known as Entry Summary Declarations
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