On Friday, 9th February 2024, BIFA was advised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that it will not recommend to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade that
Category: Policy and Compliance
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,
The Red Sea Situation – Updated Compliance Guidance
The current situation in the Red Sea is complex and fluid, impacting trade from the Far East, India to Europe, and vice versa. The situation is having a wider impact
HMRC – CDS Exports Transition Update
The HM Revenue and Customs has shared with BIFA an information package containing important updates regarding the upcoming phase of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Export Transitioning. This comprehensive package
BIFA and ASM Webinar Will Help Businesses Prepare for Final Migration to CDS for Exports
Press Release | On March 30, 2024, HMRC will formally close the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system for exports, and businesses will need to declare all
Sanctions General Import Licence (SGIL) for Reusable Packaging of Russian Origin
Following the previous Government announcements regarding the implementation of sanction measures against Russian origin iron and steel, including products processed in a third country, HMRC have published information on introduction
HMRC – XI EORI Number Update (08/12)
Following the previous update related to the changes to XI EORI, DAN and CCGs, HMRC has shared with BIFA the letter which is being sent to traders to provide additional
Member Issues With Iron and Steel Imports
BIFA’s attention has been drawn to an issue concerning import duties and quotas for imports of Iron and Steel. The imposition of such duties etc seem to be complex and
HMRC – GVMS User Research
HMRC is seeking participants to take part in a research related to the development of the Goods Vehicle Movement Service. The aim is to better understand the needs of those
Prepare for Changes for Goods Moving From the Island of Ireland to Great Britain – 10 Weeks to Go
In August 2023, the Government published the final version of the Border Target Operating Model which confirmed that from 31 January 2024 some goods will face full customs controls when
UK Freight Forwarders Focus on Growing Environmental Issues With New Policy Group
Press Release | November 16, 2023 will be seen in BIFA’s history as an auspicious day marking the first meeting of its new Sustainable Logistics Policy Group, managed by Mike
BIFA Welcomes Latest Recommendation On Container Shipping Rules
Press Release | UK freight forwarders have welcomed the news that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is recommending, provisionally, that the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) should lapse