The transition period with the European Union (EU) came to an end on 31 December 2020, with new import controls being introduced in stages from January until July 2021.
In April, there will be a further set of changes coming into effect on EU exports of products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption from the EU to GB, as outlined in the Border Operating Model. These changes affect EU exports of food and drink containing animal products arriving in Great Britain.
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are running a series of webinars to help traders.
The webinars take place from 10am to 11am on the following dates:
- 18 February 2021: SPS import controls for Dairy from 1st April (EU to GB)
- 25 February 2021: SPS import controls for Meat from 1st April (EU to GB)
- 4 March 2021: SPS import controls for fish and fishery products from 1st April (EU to GB)
- 11 March 2021: SPS import controls for Composite Products from 1st April (EU to GB)
For further information on how to prepare your business for the new rules between the UK and the EU, please visit the Business Wales EU Transition Portal.