March 11, 2021 4:24 pm
The UK government has announced its decision to delay deadlines for changing border controls in relation to the import of products from the EU into the UK.
In an announcement today (Thursday, March 11), the UK government said that it has reviewed timeframes originally set out for its changed trading relationship with the EU.
Changes
Of note, it said that pre-notification requirements for products of animal origin, certain animal by-products and “High Risk Food Not Of Animal Origin” will not be required until October 1, 2021.
Export Health Certificate requirements for products of animal origin and certain animal by-products will come into force on the same date, it was added.
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