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
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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
Are you ready for the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) changes?
From 28 October 2024, the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements are changing to improve the safety of all road users. To enter and operate in Greater London, any HGV over
DEFRA – Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) Webinars
As we are approaching the implementation date of the new SPS import controls on the 31st of January 2024, DEFRA has announced a series of webinars to help traders gain
Transit Guidance – January 2024
Members have recently raised concerns regarding the procedures followed by some customs agents when dealing with shipments moved under Common Transit. At a recent Member Meeting, compliant Members highlighted that
CDS declaration change to DE [7/15]
There has been a relatively small but important change to the processing of CDS customs declarations for Data Element [7/15] (Nationality of active means of transport crossing the border).Transport Information (Modes, Means and
Attacks on Shipping in the Red Sea
BIFA has received several messages from Members regarding the recent attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, and we have been liaising with other trade associations on this subject. The