Brexit UK: Gradual introduction of new border controls (Update)

The UK government has published the final “Border Target Operating Model”, which addresses the phased introduction of full customs controls on so-called SPS (animal products and plant products) goods.

 

The timing of the phased introduction has been adjusted (see below).

 

Animal products and plant products are to be classified into three different risk classes in the future.

The requirements for importation are derived from the risk classification. Accordingly, when importing SPS goods from the EU or another third country with a low risk, a prior notification or a health certificate will no longer be required. Health certificates are to be gradually digitized.

 

31.10.2023 –> 31.01.2024:

– For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, the submission of veterinary certificates and phytosanitary certificates will become mandatory

 

31.01.2024 –> 30.04.2024:

– For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, controls (physical controls and verification of documents) at border control posts such as Border Control Post or BCP will be introduced.

 

31.10.2024:

           – Mandatory submission of entry summary declarations (Safety and Security declarations) for imports from the EU analogous to the existing procedure for import from third countries.