Import Controls from 31st January - Webinars for Readiness

A reminder on the DEFRA webinars available here to support readiness for import controls coming on 31st January.  

Changes coming on 31 January 2024:

• Health certification applies for imports from the EU of medium risk animal products and animal by-products and phytosanitary certification on imports of medium risk plants and plant products and high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin.
• The introduction of new checks and controls when moving Irish goods (i.e., any goods other than Qualifying Northern Irish Goods) from Irish ports directly to Great Britain.

 

3 Things to support the changes that are coming:

1. Check your risk-category – use these online tools to find the risk category of your commodity.
2. Ensure your EU supply chain is preparing to provide you with health certificates and/or phytosanitary certificates – find out more here.
3. Be ready to correctly submit your pre-notification in IPAFFS – attend a January training session (see link above) or read our guidance.