With only a number of weeks left for a trade deal to be negotiated, Brexit talks have resumed between the UK and EU.<\/p>\n
Although Britain left the EU on January 31 of this year, there is a transition period of 11 months. This transition period ends on December 31 and,if a deal has not been secured by then, the UK will have to trade with the EU on the terms of the World Trade Organisation.<\/p>\n
As the deadline approaches with the potential impacts on Ireland looming, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has recently published information on exporting to Britain after Brexit.<\/p>\n
AgriLandhas broken down the key points of the publication.<\/p>\n
Most consignments of animals, animal products and products of non-animal origin from non-EU countries must come through a Border Control Post (BCP), which was previously known as a Border Inspection Post (BIP).<\/p>\n
There are three BCPs designated for these categories of animals and goods in Ireland: Dublin Port; Dublin Airport; and Shannon Airport.<\/p>\n
BCPs must know about consignments in advance and, if not, there may be an added fee or a delay in the checks. It must also be ensured that the BCP being used is designated to check the shipments commodity.<\/p>\n
As an added note, animals and animal products crossing the UK land-bridge will be subject to veterinary controls at the point of re-entry into the EU.<\/p>\n
The UK has indicated that it does not intend to impose export certification requirements for animal products for at least the first six months after leaving the EU without a deal.<\/p>\n
However, the Department of Agriculture has warned that business operators should be aware that this arrangement could change at any time.<\/p>\n
The UK authorities have indicated that they will require pre-notification notice to the Food Standards Agency but, it is not clear as of yet what the pre-notification will involve.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the UK officially leaving the EU, registered exporters may apply for phytosanitary certification of consignments of plant and plant produce to the UK.<\/p>\n
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine requires a minimum of 14 days notice prior to export to enable inspectors to arrange an inspectionand allow for any laboratory testing that may be required to be completed.<\/p>\n
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