Gwlad newsletter 31 December 2020 - EU Transition

31 December 2020 - EU transition

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End of Transition Period special edition

The UK Government and the EU have now agreed a deal on their future relationship.

The way you do business with the EU will change from 1 January 2021, and there are still a number of considerations for your business.

You can find out more about those changes and the actions you need to take as a matter of urgency, below.

NEWS

Guidance

For support and advice, visit:

Information and tools are also available from Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

The Food Standards Agency also has guidance for businesses dealing in food or animal feed.

Read more advice from HMRC on action you can take now to prepare your business.

Further information on future trading with the EU is available on the GOV.UK website.

Webinars

Defra trader readiness webinars are now available to watch online:

Guidance on live animals and animal products

Read the latest guidance on exporting or moving live animals and animal products to the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.

Information on moving live animals or animal products as part of EU trade.

Find out how to apply for an Export Health Certificate.

Changes in marketing standards for hatching eggs and chicks from 1 January 2021.

Advice on exporting food for animals.

Rules for exporting horses and ponies.

Read our latest guidance on preparing for 1 January 2021 for commercial fishers, merchants, and exporters.

Get a GB EORI number

You will need an EORI number to complete customs declarations. You can register for free by going to www.gov.uk/eori.

Decide how you’re going to make customs declarations

Customs agents, freight forwarders and express operators can help you with declarations and ensure you’re providing the necessary information.

See if your imported goods are eligible for staged controls

Most traders with a good compliance record will be able to defer import declarations on most goods for up to six months after 1 January 2021.

If you move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, you can sign up to use the free Trader Support Service (TSS).

Food labelling and rules of origin

Find out more about food labelling (Food Standards Agency).

Read about the rules and logos for the UK’s new independent Geographical Indications (GI) schemes, granting special status to popular and traditional products.

The latest guidance on rules of origin.

Hiring staff from outside the EU

Find out about new rules and arrangements from 1 January 2021.

Also

A consultation has been launched in England and Wales, seeking views on ending the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening where the journeys begin or transit through either country (deadline: 28 January 2021).

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