UK Postpones Implementation of New Food Import Controls by Three Months
The UK Government has delayed the introduction of new food import controls under the Border Target Operating Model(TOM), postponing the requirement for the inspection and certification of medium- and high-risk animal products and produce entering the country. The first phase of implementation was originally scheduled for October 31, 2023, but will now begin January 31, 2024.
The proposed model will prevent delays at the UK border by reducing the need for physical checks for many types of goods, and by ensuring that checks take place in a location other than ports to enable traffic to flow freely.