As a result of the REUL Act 2023, from 31 December 2023, circa 600 pieces of retained EU law were repealed. The Government’s first report on the status of REUL is due to be published by 22 January 2024. This is expected to include a summary of the data on the REUL dashboard, and is expected to include progress and future plans. Reports are due to be published every six months until June 2026. The House of Commons Library has also published a useful briefing on the new powers available to the Government under the REUL Act 2023.
Border Target Operating Model (“BTOM”)
The UK government has published a set of communication assets to support the readiness of traders and has been sharing these assets with UK and EU traders in preparation for the first phase of its BTOM which commences later this month.
BTOM training sessions for traders are being held online throughout January.
What changes are coming on 31 January 2024?
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The introduction of health certification on imports from the EU of medium risk which are as follows:-
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animal products;
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plants;
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plant products;
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the introduction of health certification on imports from the EU of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin; and
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the introduction of new checks and controls when moving Irish goods (i.e., any goods other than qualifying Northern Irish Goods) which are moved from Irish ports directly to Great Britain.