Statement from UK Government on postponed Border Controls

UK Government has decided to delay further some elements of the new controls under Border Operating Model, especially those relating to Sanitary and Phytosanitary goods, from October 1st 2021 to January 1st 2022.

Accordingly:

• The requirement for pre-notification of agri-food imports will be introduced on 1 January 2022 as opposed to 1 October 2021.
• The new requirements for Export Health Certificates, which were due to be introduced on 1 October 2021, will now be introduced on 1 July 2022.
• Phytosanitary Certificates and physical checks on SPS goods at Border Control Posts, due to be introduced on 1 January 2022, will now be introduced on 1 July 2022.
• The requirement for Safety and Security declarations on imports will be introduced as of 1 July 2022 as opposed to 1 January 2022.

The timetable for the removal of the current easements in relation to full customs controls and the introduction of customs checks remains unchanged from the planned 1 January 2022.

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2021-09-14/hcws285