As you might be aware, new import controls for SPS goods imported from the EU are coming into force on January 31st. Please see below a reminder from DEFRA, which
2 Days to Go – SPS Import Controls from 31st January 2024
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IATA and ICAO renew dangerous goods agreement for air cargo
IATA and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended their cooperation for setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. The agreement sees
Enforcement Action Over Dangerous E-Bike Battery Imported to the UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced enforcement action and consumer warnings regarding a hazardous e-bike battery produced by a Chinese manufacturer, UPP. Published on January 22,
Suzi Perry Reveals Winners of BIFA Freight Service Awards
Press Release | Suzi Perry, hosted a crowd of 550 at the British International Freight Association’s 2023 Freight Service Awards, which took place at the Brewery in London. The ‘
Update from Dover Port Health Authority regarding location of the Short Straits BCP
BIFA has been contacted by Dover Port Health, the Association has clarified its position that it will report facts and pass messages on to its Members. However, due to the
POAO PDF Export Health Certificates: From 31st January 2024
Defra has published another update on POAO PDF Export Health Certificates. The full update can be found below. From 31 January 2024 importers of animal products that need certification, originating
Defra | Live Animals PDF Health Certificates: From 31st January 2024
Defra has published a further update on Live Animal PDF Certificates. The full update can be found below. From 31 January 2024 we are extending the use of PDF certificates
Sanctions on Russian-origin Metals, Diamonds, and Diamond Jewellery
BIFA would like to remind Members’ about an updated list of sanctions applying to products originating in Russia. The December amendments to the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“regulations”)
Code 999L Permanently Removed From 31st January 2024
We are reminding all Members that the use of code ‘999L’ when submitting import declarations through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will not be allowed after 31 January 2024. HMRC
Decarbonising the Logistics Supply Chain – Part 2
Industry leaders from global logistics discussed the best routes to decarbonisation and share thoughts on how they can meet these targets. In this second part, we continue looking at the
BIFA and ASM webinar helps businesses prepare for final migration to new Customs Declaration Service for exports
Press Release | A record number of traders attended the webinar, which shared important information needed to successfully migrate to the new Customs Declaration Service for exports London, UK, January
Important changes in the procedure of entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways into the EU
BIFA has been contacted by the European Commission requesting our support in alerting key economic and trade stakeholders in our network about important changes in the EU entry procedure of
