Border Target Operating Model: What EU exporters and UK importers of plant and animal goods need to know

In 2024, trade between the EU and the UK will undergo many important changes. One of these: Controls on goods of plant and animal origin imported into the UK from the EU countries will begin at the end of January 2024 and will be phased in throughout 2024.

In this training course:

• You will learn what needs to be prepared according to the new requirements set out in the BTOM;
• Gain a solid background knowledge of SPS rules and veterinary controls to handle all formalities with confidence;
• You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of a quiz - this ascertains that you have received formal training.

Topics

Basics - SPS rules & Veterinary controls in the UK and the EU

• SPS: What does this mean?
• Introduction of food control at global level: SPS agreement of the WTO
• Example of food control in Free Trade Agreements: EU-UK TCA SPS measures
• Types of products subject to SPS controls (POAO, composites, ABPs, plants, live, etc.)
• Risk ratings (UK)
• Regulatory bodies in charge of controlling SPS product flow
• Pre-notifications: A closer look at IPAFFS and Traces
• Digital Certification (UK and EU)
• Walk Through the Common Health Entry Certificate (CHED)
• Identification of applicable Health Certificate that Exporters and Importers should use
• Step by step walk through the SPS import and export process
• Focus on composite commodities: which items do they encompass, and the criteria for importing composite goods
• Plant and plant-derived products - importation procedures, certifications and laws governing phytosanitary procedures
• Requirements for inspection and advance notice. What if your products fail the inspection?

UK Border Target Operating Model

• New SPS & Veterinary regulations starting from January 31, 2024
• Changes in trade related to Northern Ireland

Quiz & Certificate

Participants are invited to complete a quiz after the training. If they pass with a rate of 80%, they will receive a certificate of completion. This ascertains that you have received formal training. Those achieving a pass rate of below 80% or not completing the course, will receive a certificate of participation.

Lecturer

Arne Mielken is a leading global trade professional in the UK and the EU and Managing Director of Customs Manager Ltd. He is accredited customs & export control practitioner and certified classification specialist. Arne is on a mission to empower businesses and people with import and export responsibilities with advice, consulting, training and trade intelligence to grow their businesses by trading across the border effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly. He holds a BA (Hons) on International Business and Modern Languages and an Executive MBA. He holds a Diploma in World Customs Compliance and Procedures. He is a member of the EU's Trade Contact Group (TCG) od DG TAXUD and a member of the HMRC-sponsored Joint Customs Consultative Committee (JCCC). He often speaks at public events and writes on customs and global trade topics. He speaks German, English, French and Spanish.