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Importing food, drink, plant health products, POAO and composite goods into the UK requires an awareness of the phytosanitary and pre-registration requirements. This full-day session will focus on what a trader needs to know to bring goods through customs, port health and meet other government department regulations, e.g., DEFRA. It will also demonstrate the pre-notification process on IPAFFS.
This brand-new course has been introduced to meet growing demand for specialist training in the import processes that apply to importing Food and drink products including POAO , Plant health products and composite goods. It explains the regulatory bodies involved, what they do and the rules behind them. It explains when health certificates or phytosanitary certificates are needed and the pre notification process on IPAFFS, and how to understand your obligations as a composite food product importer. It covers the changes to the rules and regulations under the phased approach scheme from Jan 2022 and the changes in July 2022 and what you need to know for your goods to be able to clear customs.
This course caters for both importers and freight forwarders who are currently, or are looking to import products of animal origin and plant and plant health products as well as composite goods and what this will mean for your business. Covering all aspects of the importing food and plant health products including the composite goods requirements we will be looking at the phased approach changes from the 1st JAN 2022 and this course offers an in depth and practical approach. We will be discussing the rules and regulations and changes for both Importing from the EU and from the rest world and what will be required for Import not only for an Importer but also what the requirements are for customs and the regulatory bodies.
Introduction: What importing food products means for your business.
Rules And Regulations: Understanding the regulatory bodies controlling the movements of the goods.
How Importing Traders Need to Be Ready: – Covering EHC’s and legal requirements for you as an importer.
The New Requirements From 1st Jan 2021 for Food Imports: Essential information for you as an importer to be import ready.
The Phased Approach: Which goods do they cover, and which goods are exempt from the phased approach requirements.
Importing Food and Drink That Contains POAO: The phased approach and the requirements are what the procedures are.
The rules and regulations under POAO products.
A look into import licencing and Pre-Notification.
Importing Animal by Products: The phased goods requirements are what the procedures are.
Composite Goods: What are they, which goods they cover and the requirements for the importation of composite goods.
Importing Plant and Plant Products: The phased goods requirements are what the procedures are for plant and plant products.
Phytosanitary Certificates and requirements.
Pre notification and inspection requirements.
Goods Inspection: What happens when if your goods fail inspection.
Border Control Posts: How they work and how they will work within the phased approach mechanism.
Goods Vehicle Movement System: A look into the GVMS system from the 1st Jan 2022 and how this will work.
Amending Import Entries: Refunds and under payments of duty.
Where To Go for Further Advice: Further information and where to go to find.
"Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He really tailored the course to the specifics of the delegates and answered all questions in a clear and helpful way." Jenkar Shipping 13/03/2023