UK Transports: Gradual introduction of new border controls
The British government has published a draft for the Border Target Operating Model, which deals with the gradual introduction of full customs controls for the so-called SPS goods (animal products and plant products).
Animal products and plant products are to be classified in three different risk classes in the future.
The requirements for imports are derived from the risk classification. Accordingly, the import of SPS goods from the EU or another third country with a low risk will no longer require a prior notification or a health certificate. Health certificates are to be gradually digitised.
31.10.2023:
- For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, the submission of veterinary certificates and phytosanitary certificates will become mandatory.
31.01.2024:
- 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 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 imports from third countries.
