The draft Border Target Operating Model proposes a new approach to security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applying to imports of live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the border. It sets out how controls will be simplified, digitised and, over time, delivered through the UK’s new Single Trade Window. The document washas been developed through engagement with stakeholders, collaboration across the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, and engagement with officials from the devolved administration in Northern Ireland.
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The Border Target Operating Model also includes a commitment to streamline the format and content of the Export Health Certificates (EHCs) for animals and animal products imported to Great Britain. The new GB model certificates do not change the requirements for importing animal and animal products into Great Britain. The GB EHCs are shorter and more logical in their format from the existing GB EHCs. The new GB EHCs for Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and a number of Animal By-Products (ABP) have been published on gov.uk.
Border Target Operating Model Engagement
Thank you to everyone who participated during our draft Border Target Operating Model engagement period, which concluded on Friday 19 May. In terms of next steps we will now:
Analyse all feedback and develop further detail for inclusion in the final Border Target Operating Model.
Publish the final version of the Border Target Operating Model shortly, taking into account the feedback we have received to date.
We would like to stress that this is not the end of engagement on the TOM and we will workbe working closely with stakeholders toto prepare prepare for each of the major Border Target Operating Model milestones.
For any further queries or questions you have about the draft Border Target Operating Model, please contact border.enquiries@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. We will respond to your questions via our borders bulletin. By emailing us you are consenting to be part of our bulletin email distribution list.
