Notifications for United Kingdom (158 notifications)

Ethofumesate is an approved active substance in GB. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for  the use of ethofumesate on garlic, onions and shallots. Following assessment, new GB MRLs have been introduced.The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link. A complete list of all new or raised MRLs is available within this document: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/assets/docs/new-and-raised-GB-mrls-ppp.xlsxThe evaluation of new MRLs for ethofumesate in or on garlic, onions and shallots (hse.gov.uk)The residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Imazethapyr is not an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for lentils (dried) and soyabean. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances.The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/assets/docs/new-and-raised-GB-mrls-ppp.xlsxThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Prothioconazole is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set a new MRL for oats. Following assessment, a new MRL has been introduced to accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain.The Evaluation Report and Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/assets/docs/new-and-raised-GB-mrls-ppp.xlsxThe residue levels arising in food from the notified use results in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.

G/SPS/N/GBR/44 of 9 October 2023 notified draft legislative amendments to the temporary increase of official controls applicable to certain food and feed of non-animal origin entering Great Britain from the countries listed in Annexes 1 and 2 to assimilated Regulation 2019/1793. The Regulations introducing these amendments have now been published and are available below:The Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (England) Regulations 2024The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2024The Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (Wales) Regulations 2024

G/SPS/N/GBR/30/Add.3 of 16 November 2023 provided further detail on the introduction of documentary and risk-based identity and physical checks for medium risk plants and plant products from the European Union, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.It has been determined that checks on fruit and vegetables from the European Union, Liechtenstein and Switzerland will not commence in April 2024, but will be introduced at a later date which will be notified in due course.

G/SPS/N/GBR/50 of 21 December 2023 notified planned amendments to England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) retained legislation (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)2019/2072). Regarding the addition of Solanum sisymbriifolium seed as a new known host to the existing Regulated Non-Quarantine Pest (RNQP) Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd), we would like to clarify that seed of Solanum sisymbriifolium will require official testing to certify pest freedom. In addition, the seed of all Solanum species will require a Phytosanitary Certificate and additional checks (however, if additional checks are already being applied no further additional checks would be needed). This amendment will come into force on 9 November 2024.The addition of Agrilus maliLonsdalea populi and Orgyia leucostigma as provisional quarantine pests will come into force on 9 November 2024.Further information on all the measures can be found at:

The CXLs for the following active substances have been adopted for a range of commodities, having been assessed as meeting the UK’s appropriate level of protection: acetamiprid, bixafen, clofentezine, clothianidin, cyprodinil, fenhexamid, fenpicoxamid, fenpyroximate, flutianil, isoprothiolane, mandipropamid, methoxyfenozide, pendimethalin, prothioconazole, pyrasulfotole, pyraziflumid, quinoxyfen, spinetoram, spiropidion, thiamethoxam and trinexapac-ethyl.  The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link. A complete list of the new or raised MRLs is available on pages 143-151: Codex MRLs: GB Codex MRLs list (hse.gov.uk)The residue levels arising in food and feed from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs have  been adopted.

Azoxystrobin is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for celeries and rhubarbs. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to accommodate the authorisations of plant protection products in Great Britain. The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link. A complete list of the new MRLs is available within this document, see page 5: New MRLs (hse.gov.uk)The residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

The following amendments are being made to England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) retained legislation (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072):A. The addition of new GB Quarantine Pests (QPs) which have been assessed as meeting the criteria to be a QP:Chrysobothris femorata – with specific import requirements on host plants and wood from Canada and the United States;Chrysobothris mali – with specific import requirements on host plants and wood from Canada and the United States;Chilli veinal mottle virus – no specific import requirementsLycorma delicatula – no specific import requirements. B. The addition of new GB Provisional Quarantine Pests (PQPs) which have been assessed as meeting the criteria to be a QP based on a provisional assessment:Agrilus maliLonsdalea populi;Orgyia leucostigmaC. The addition of Solanum sisymbriifolium seed as a new known host to the existing Regulated Non-Quarantine Pest (RNQP) Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd), as the pest-host combination has been assessed as meeting the criteria of a RNQP.D. Providing a specific import requirement for the introduction of spruce (Picea spp.) Christmas trees, not intended to be placed on the market, from Norway for short term display only.

The UK Food Safety Authorities are notifying Members of the intention to authorise thirteen feed additives products for use in the GB market, consisting of new authorisations, modifications and renewal of existing authorisations (with changes either to the conditions of use, label requirements, formulation and/or for use with different animal species or their sub-groups). Applications were submitted and have been examined by the FSA and FSS under the UK risk analysis process.These authorisations are made on the basis of the feed additive functions set out below, with detailed specifications set out in the consultations linked in section 9.Nutritional additives, belonging to the functional group of ‘amino acids, their salts and analogues’ intended to provide essential micro-nutrients to animal diets:RP1052a - L-lysine base (liquid) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP1052b - L-lysine monohydrochloride (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species.Technological additives, belonging to the functional group of ‘silage additives’ intended to improve the production, fermentation or and/or aerobic stability of silage in the preparation of animal feed:  RP263 - Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (IMI 507023) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP267 – Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP270 – Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP271 – Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507026) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP272 – Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507027) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP273 – Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507028) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species;RP687 – Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (DSM 26571) (new authorisation) as a feed additive for all animal species.Zootechnical additives, belonging to the functional group of ‘digestibility enhancers’ intended to improve the digestibility of animal diets:RP215 – Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (3.2.1.8) (renewal and new use) as a digestibility enhancer for all poultry species, piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fattening and minor porcine species;RP954 – Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (3.2.1.8) (renewal) as a feed additive for piglets (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, turkeys for fattening and turkeys reared for breeding;RP955 – 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) (renewal) as a feed additive for poultry for fattening, poultry for breeding, poultry for laying and pigs.Zootechnical additive, belonging to the functional group of ‘substances which favourably affect the environment’ intended to reduce the production of methane emissions:RP1059 – 3-nitrooxypropanol (new authorisation) as a feed additive for ruminants for milk production and for reproduction.

Mandipropamid is an approved active substance in GB. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set a new MRL for papayas. Following assessment, a new MRL has been introduced to set Import Tolerances. The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link. The new MRL is available within this document, see page 4:  https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/mrls/new-mrls/mrln-aana-0341.pdfThe residue levels arising in food from the notified use results in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.

Isoflucypram is a new active substance that has been approved in GB. A new use has been authorised in GB specifically on wheat and the MRL is being set to accommodate this.  The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link. The new MRL is available within this document, see pages 6-9:  The evaluation of new MRLs for isoflucypram in or on cereals (hse.gov.uk)The residue levels arising in food and feed from the notified use results in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.

In response to a request from a WTO Member regarding the comment deadline contained within G/SPS/N/GBR/44 of 9 October 2023, in this instance the United Kingdom is able to extend the final date for comments from 18 November 2023 to 22 November 2023.

G/SPS/N/GBR/30/Add.2 of 30 August 2023 notified the publication of the final 'Border Target Operating Model' (BTOM). Further detail on the introduction of documentary and risk-based identity and physical checks for medium risk plants and plant products from the European Union, Liechtenstein and Switzerland is now available.A document containing this information is provided along with this addendum.

Revised adoption and publication dates: 6 March 2024Revised enforcement date: 6 September 2024

Azoxystrobin is an approved active substance in GB. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for mangoes, oil palms fruits and sugar beet roots. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances. The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link. A complete list of the new or raised MRLs is available within this document, see page 5:  New MRLs (hse.gov.uk)The residue levels arising in food and feed from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

The document outlines the proposed MRLs for pencycuron following a review of the relevant MRLs in Great Britain (GB) by the Health and Safety Executive. The draft Reasoned Opinion, produced by the Health and Safety Executive, on the review of the MRLs is available at the following link:  MRL reviews (hse.gov.uk)The approval of the active substance pencycuron expired in GB in May 2021. An application to renew the approval was not submitted. All MRLs are being lowered to the Limit Of Quantification as a risks of a harmful effect on human health cannot be excluded and therefore the appropriate level of protection has not been met.

G/SPS/N/GBR/39 of 27 July 2023 provided information on proposed updates to pest measures. The decision has been made to no longer deregulate Pseudomonas syringae pv. Persicae as set out in paragraph 1 of box 6 of that notification. Furthermore, the adoption and publication date for all the changes detailed in G/SPS/N/GBR/39 will now be 26th October. No changes will be made to the entry into force dates as originally notified.

Retained Regulation 2019/1793 sets rules concerning the temporary increase of official controls applicable to certain food and feed of non-animal origin entering Great Britain from the countries listed in that Regulation. This is due to the risk of contamination by aflatoxins, pesticide residues, dyes, preservatives, pentachlorophenol and dioxins by microbiological contamination.The proposed changes listed below have been subject to an assessment of the risks, by the FSA and FSS, and are science and evidence based.It is proposed that the notified document (the Regulation) amends Annexes 1, and 2 to Retained Regulation 2019/1793 by introducing the following changes:Annex 1·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from Bolivia in Annex I.·         Groundnuts in shell, Groundnuts shelled, Peanut Butter, Groundnuts, otherwise prepared or preserved, Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of Groundnut Oil and Groundnut Flours and Meals (Food and feed) from Brazil listed in Annex I for Aflatoxins to be delisted.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from Brazil in Annex I.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from China in Annex I.·         Decrease from 20% to 10% frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum) (Food – crushed or ground) from China for Salmonella.·         New listing in Annex I for Granadilla and Passion Fruit (Food) from Colombia at 10% frequency for identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Bananas (Food - fresh and dried) from Ecuador at 5% frequency for identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Oranges (Food – fresh or dried) from Egypt at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         Decrease from 50% to 20% frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Palm Oil (Food) from Ghana for Sudan Dyes.·         New listing in Annex I for Drumsticks (Moringa Oleifera) (Food fresh, chilled or frozen) from India at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Rice (Food) from India at 5% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A, and Pesticides.·         New listing in Annex I for Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Food – dried spices) from India at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems) (Food – dried spices) from India at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamoms (Food – dried spices) from India at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Seeds of Anise, Badian, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin or Caraway, Juniper Berries (Food – dried spices) from India at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Ginger, Saffron, Turmeric (Curcuma), Thyme, Bay Leaves, Curry and other spices (Food – dried spices) from India at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Melon Seeds (Food) from Iran at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins.·         New listing in Annex I for Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet) (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen) from Kenya at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Cow peas (Vigna unguiculata) (Food) from Madagascar at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex I for Rice (Food) from Pakistan at 5% frequency of identity and physical checks forAflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, and Pesticide Residues.·         Move Spice Mixes (Food) from Pakistan listed in Annex I to Annex II at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from Senegal in Annex I.·         New listing in Annex I of Sesamum Seeds (Food) from Syria at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Salmonella.·         New listing in Annex I of Tahini and Halva from Sesamum Seeds (Food) from Syria at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Salmonella.·         Increase from 20% to 50% frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen) from Thailand for Pesticide residues.·         Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.) in shell, Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.) shelled, Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing hazelnuts, Hazelnut paste, Hazelnuts otherwise prepared or preserved including mixtures, Flour Meal and Powder of Hazelnuts and Hazelnut Oil (Food) from Türkiye in Annex 1 for Aflatoxins to be delisted.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from United States in Annex I.·         Move Pitahaya (dragon fruit) (Food – fresh or chilled) from Vietnam listed in Annex II to Annex I at 50% frequency of identity and physical checks for pesticide residues.Annex 2·         New listing in Annex II for Enoki Mushrooms (Food) from China at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks for Listeria.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from Egypt in Annex II.·         New listing in Annex II for Vine Leaves from (Food) from Egypt at 20% frequency of identify and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from The Gambia in Annex II.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from Ghana in Annex II.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from India in Annex II.·         Increase from 10% to 20% frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) (Food –fresh, chilled or frozen) from India for Pesticide Residues.·         New listing in Annex II for Peppers of the Capsicum species (sweet or other than sweet) (Food – dried, roasted, crushed or ground) from India at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.·         Decrease from 20% to 10% frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) (Food – dried spices) from Indonesia forAflatoxins.·         Move Spice Mixes (Food) from Pakistan listed in Annex I to Annex II at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins.·         New listing in Annex II for Enoki Mushrooms (Food) from South Korea at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks for Listeria.·         New listing of CN Codes for Groundnuts Paste (Food and feed) from Sudan in Annex II.·         Move Pitahaya (dragon fruit) (Food – fresh or chilled) from Vietnam listed in Annex II to Annex I at 50% frequency of identify and physical checks for Pesticide Residues.

In April 2023, the United Kingdom notified the WTO SPS Committee of the publication of the draft 'Border Target Operating Model' (BTOM) [G/SPS/N/GBR/30]. This addendum notifies Members that the final version of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) has now been published, setting out the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls at the UK's borders. The measures contained in the TOM will apply to imports of live animals, germinal products, animal products, plants and plant products.The Final Target Operating Model (The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk))The United Kingdom has considered the comments received on the draft TOM, including those relating to implementation, existing and emerging biosecurity and security threats. The timeline published in the draft BTOM has been slightly adjusted to give businesses and their supply-chains more time to prepare. We will implement the Border Target Operating Model from January 2024 onwards, beginning with the introduction of health certification on relevant EU goods. Changes to the process for importing goods into Great Britain from non-EU trading partners will now take place from 30 April 2024.We have also sought to respond to stakeholder feedback to improve the wider model and provide further detail on its implementation. The BTOM now contains additional information or clarification on the following areas:Risk categorisation: Further detail of the risk categorisation of specific commodities can be found on page 36 for Risk Categories for Live Animals, Products of Animal Origin and Animal By-Products and page 47 for Plants and Plant Products·       We have now also published the non-EU (Rest of the World) risk categorisation which is available on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/risk-categories-for-animal-and-animal-product-imports-from-non-eu-countries-to-great-britain for animal and animal products and https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/trade/imports/imports-from/tom-risk-categories-from-non-eu-countries for plant and plant products;Groupage: Further information on support for importers using groupage models can be found on page 57;Trusted Trader: Further detail on the new trusted trader pilots, the timeline for these, and details on applying for them can be found for the European Union on page 42 for the Trusted Trader approach for animal products, the Authorised Operator Status for Plants and Plant Products can be found on page 50;Transit movements: Further information on transit movements is on page 65;Common user Charge: Additional information on the indicative charges at government owned BCPs can be found on page 75;IT Systems and digitised certification: a systems roadmap and timeline is available on page 81;Single Trade Window: A delivery plan and timeline has been provided on page 84;Windsor Framework: Additional information on the interactions between the Windsor Framework and the BTOM is on page 68;Import of samples: We have published information on import samples (refer to page 40) and outlined that detailed industry specific guidance will be provided.For Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls, our approach under the new model will have the following three key elements:A new global risk-based approach: live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin, animal by-products, plants and plant products will be categorised as high, medium or low risk, with controls appropriately weighted against the risks posed both by the commodity and the country of origin. We have published a comprehensive searchable list with commodity codes to identify risk categories of animal and animal products for the European Union. (Please refer to gov.uk: BTOM risk categories for animal and animal product imports from the EU to Great Britain: searchable list with commodity codesStreamlined and digitised health certificates: we are digitising phytosanitary certificates in 2023 with take-up depending on our trade partners' readiness. We have also published streamlined export health certificates for live animals and animal products (please refer to gov.uk: Model health certificates for exports of live animals and animal products to Great Britain - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)), and we will seek to deliver digitised export health certificates in 2024 leading to more automated use of data;Use trust: we will pilot schemes with industry where authorised importers of plants, plant products and some animal products may be eligible for facilitations to make importing easier. To qualify, traders will need to provide the enhanced assurances and evidence that they are meeting the regulatory biosecurity requirements and standards. The schemes will be piloted to ensure that they will provide robust biosecurity assurances for UK exports and will not be implemented if they do not demonstrate this.Timeline31 January 2024 -·       Export health certificates and phytosanitary certificates are introduced for medium risk animal products, plants and plant products imported to Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA countries including Irish goods, as well as non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods;·       Introduction of pre-notification for non-qualifying Northern Ireland and Ireland origin animal products, plant and plant products.30 April 2024 -·       Documentary checks and physical and identity checks at the border are introduced for medium risk animal products, plant and plant products imported to Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA countries (excluding those goods being imported from the Republic of Ireland);·       The introduction of documentary and risk-based identity and physical checks on medium risk animal products, plants, plant products and high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin from the European Union. Existing inspections of high-risk plants/plant products from the European Union will move from destination to Border Control Posts;·       We will also begin to simplify imports from non-EU countries. This will include the removal of health certification and routine checks on low-risk animal products, plants, plant products from non-EU countries as well as reduction in physical and identity check levels on medium-risk animal products from non-EU countries;·       The global model of controls is introduced for Rest of World imports, health certificates will no longer be required for low-risk goods and pre-notification will no longer be required for low-risk plant and plant products.31 October 2024 -·       Safety and Security declarations for EU imports will come into force;·       A reduced dataset introduced for imports and use of the UK Single Trade Window will remove duplication where possible across different pre-arrival datasets – such as Safety and Security, and pre-lodged customs declarations.From 31 October 2024 -·       The introduction of documentary and risk-based identity and physical checks on medium risk animal products, plants, plant products and high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin from the European Union. The date for the commencement of physical checks for non-qualifying goods moving from the island of Ireland will be confirmed in Autumn 2023.·       These changes will not affect the movement of qualifying Northern Ireland goods into Great Britain, which will continue to benefit from unfettered access. Nor will they affect the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, arrangements for which are outlined under the Windsor Framework.Importers and their supply chains should already be preparing for the first milestone and should begin to prepare for the second and third milestones now.We will publish further detail to support businesses and their supply chains to prepare. We will publish this detail through a series of supplementary annexes to the Border Target Operating Model that will be published on gov.uk. A timeline for the publication of this further detail is set out in Annex I. We intend to work closely with importers and the border industry and will create a business readiness group that we will use to continue consultation with businesses on the further guidance and support they require to prepare.