Products of Animal Origin & Plant Health – Government Delay Procedures
BY:
Niamh O'Connor
14 September 2021
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New regulations regarding agri-food, sanitary & phytosanitary goods were due to come into force on the first of next month (1st October 2021).
The government have announced the delay of these regulations until next year (1st January 2022).
The regulations to be delayed are as follows……
• 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 delays have been introduced due to the impact the pandemic had on global trade & the increased cost of freight shipping.
Read full statement here
The government have advised that there will be more information to follow.
Although this may be a welcome delay for some businesses the key here is remain prepared. These changes will come into effect & being ready will ensure minimal disruption to business.
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