New Version of BG Border Operation Model

<p class="rtejustify">Border and Protocol Delivery Group has published a new version of the <a title="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1034308/20211117_November_BordersOPModel_Final.pdf" href="https://response.gv-c.com/Mail/Click/224?a=273CBD49F88E43B7260F13CD53CF0BE7&r=AC7C62C1E14A5A7A695B46D5A280995C&v=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GB Border Operating Model</a>, outlining the processes for inbound GB border controls phased in from 1 January 2022. Key dates for importers and EU suppliers include:</p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify"><strong>1 January</strong> (start of pre-notification for all animal origin and plant products consignments, end of easement on suppliers’ declarations);</li> <li class="rtejustify"><strong>1 July</strong> (safety and security certificates now required and start of documentary and physical checks for meat and meat products at GB border control posts);</li> <li class="rtejustify"><strong>1 September</strong> (start of checks for dairy and dairy products); and</li> <li class="rtejustify"><strong>1 November</strong> (start of checks for fish and composite food products).</li> </ul>