The British Government, in a statement that can be consulted at https:/ /questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-04-28/hcws796, announced on April 28, 2022 that the application of the sanitary and phytosanitary controls that They were to come into force in July 2022, until the end of 2023.

With this measure it wants to avoid the costs derived from these controls for British companies and consumers, given the situation of the military conflict in Ukraine and the increase in energy prices. He believes that it would be a mistake to impose new administrative burdens, and risk collapsing ports and supply chains at this time. It is estimated that postponing these checks will save British businesses up to £1 billion.

The Declaration argues that the controls whose implementation in July saves is delayed, would replicate the control model used by the EU in its imports from third countries, a model that is too complex and costly. Work is underway on a new model of customs controls, focused on the digitalization of British customs. This new model will be based on an appropriate risk assessment, with a proportionate, risk-based and technologically advanced controls approach. This includes the Window Single Trade Union that will begin operating from 2023, the creation of a Trust Ecosystem between government and industry, and other transformation projects as part of its Border Strategy 2025.

1. SANITAL AND PHYTOSANITARY CONTROLS THAT STILL IN FORCE FOR FOODS

   Products of animal origin for human consumption and composite products

   The products of animal origin for human consumption subject safeguard measures must be accompanied by an export health certificate, and the importer must send a prior import notification via IPAFFS before the arrival of the merchandise. Documentary controls will be carried out remotely. Identity checks and physical checks will be carried out at destination points based on a risk analysis.

   For the rest of the products of animal origin for human consumption, the requirement introduced in January 2022 to notify imports through IPAFF, 24 hours before the arrival of the merchandise, is maintained.

   Fishing products

   Most imports of fish caught at sea, as well as some shellfish, must be accompanied by a Catch Certificate (as well as other fishing documents that prevent illegal fishing, where necessary). Prior notifications through IPAFFS introduced in January 2022 are maintained.

   Plant products

   Import requirements are maintained exclusively for high priority plants and plant products. The list of these products can be consulted at this link, and is basically summarized in: used agricultural machinery and vehicles, all plants for planting, seed and ware potatoes, certain seeds, as well as wood and forestry material. For this type of products it will be necessary: prior notifications in PEACH/IPAFFS, attaching phytosanitary certificates and physical controls at authorized destination points.

   Prior notifications through PEACH/IPAFFS introduced in January 2022 are maintained

2. SANITAL AND PHYTOSANITARY CONTROLS THAT WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

   These controls, which were planned to be introduced from July 2022, will not be introduced:

   1. SPS checks will not be carried out at border control points (BCP).
   2. It will not be necessary to submit summary import declarations for merchandise coming from the EU.
   3. The merchandise does not need to be accompanied by a sanitary or phytosanitary certificate, nor will it be subject to additional physical or identity controls.
   4. Prohibitions and restrictions on the import of chilled meat from the EU are eliminated.
3. NEXT STEPS

The statement indicates that the Border Operating Model in due course, possibly from autumn 2022.

To complete, this information can be accessed through the links included in it.