UK SPS controls: Expert Guidance & Detailed FAQs for Professionals
On 31 January 2024, SPS rules for export health certificates kick in. Access detailed expert guidance and downloads for POAO and other goods
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Arne Mielken
- Aug 30
- 8 min
UK: SPS Animal Food Controls from 31 January 2024 (TOM) - Details
The United Kingdom announced that the post-Brexit border SPS Animal Food checks are to be delayed until 2024.
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Arne Mielken
- Aug 19
- 1 min
UK: Is your GB business approved to export to the EU? List Updated
Only approved GB businesses may export food products to the EU. Check the updated list: Is your business on it? Date of last update 19.09.2
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Arne Mielken
- Apr 10, 2022
- 3 min
What You Should Know About Importing Composite Foodstuffs Into The EU
Some pigs will fly before you can import certain foods into the EU. Let's explore the rules.
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Arne Mielken
- Apr 2, 2022
- 8 min
EU & UK SPS Food & Drink IT System IMSOC- What businesses need to know + CHEDs
(P) How to complete CHED's + Four systems to manage food and drink imports are regulated by IMSOC. Let's find out how it works and download
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Arne Mielken
- Apr 2, 2022
- 1 min
Four courses globally trading companies need to take now - Arne and Lesley discuss
(FREE) Watch Arne and Lesley discuss the need for companies to train on SPS, Origin, Tariff codes and the new UK CDS system.
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Arne Mielken
- Apr 2, 2022
- 5 min
Subscriber question: I want to send yoghurt to Scotland from Germany. What are my obligations?
Food imports' paperwork can cripple businesses. But learn the ropes to cut red tape and costs says Arne Mielken of Customs Manager Ltd.
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Arne Mielken
- Mar 24, 2022
- 4 min
UK: GB Export Health Certificates required from 1 July 2021 from EU - Essentials to know
(FREE) 1 July 2021 changes are coming into effect for products of animal origin (POAO) from the European Union (EU) into Great Britain (GB).
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Arne Mielken
- Mar 24, 2022
- 4 min
Training on SPS: Importing food and drink into the EU or UK, including Traces and IPAFSS
On 1 July 2022, the UK will enforce veterinary official documentary controls. Learn how to complete Export Health Certificates correctly.
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Arne Mielken
- Jan 15, 2022
- 3 min
New EU food import rules - what you need to know to avoid costly delays
Global trade expert Arne Mielken of Customs Manager explains how to use the new Export Health Certificates from 15 January 2022.
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Arne Mielken
- Jan 15, 2022
- 1 min
SPS Food Imports into the EU: Help to complete the Official Import Certificate to the EU
Access a simple guide to help you complete the necessary boxes of the Official Certificate to the EU (Certificate for entry into the Union).
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Arne Mielken
- Oct 7, 2021
- 6 min
Part 3: UK Export Health Certificate for EU business requirements from 2022
Food and drink producers and retailers need to prepare for submitting Export Health Certificate for EU-UK POAO trade from July 2022.
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Arne Mielken
- Oct 7, 2021
- 7 min
Part 2: UK Export Health Certificate for EU business requirements from July 2022
(S,P) Food and drink producers and retailers need to prepare for submitting Export Health Certificate for EU-UK POAO trade from July...
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Arne Mielken
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
UK: Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS): How does it work?
IPAFFS is a national system used to notify authorities about imports of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed not of animal
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Arne Mielken
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Exporting agri-foods to the UK and rules of origin - what you need to know
Customs expert Arne Mielken, of Customs Manager Ltd, explains how European agri-food producers can ensure tariff-free trade with the UK....
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Arne Mielken
- Jun 23, 2021
- 1 min
Three Part Mini Video Series: Part 1 -Food exporters watch out! New EU certs from 21/04/2021
Part 1: New rules for completion of export health certificates kick in. Arne Mielken, CEO of Customs Manager explains the new rules.
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Arne Mielken
- Jun 19, 2021
- 7 min
EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement: How to trade freely!
Trading with the EU and Vietnam without duty offer great growth opportunities for many businesses but read the fine print.
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Arne Mielken
- Jun 13, 2021
- 5 min
Mixed Juice Imports: How do I meet the Rules of Origin to save duty?
Meeting the rules of origin to claim zero duty can be tricky, but you can still make zero duty if you use tolerances in a clever way
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Arne Mielken
- Jun 13, 2021
- 4 min
Free Trade between UK, Norway, Iceland & Lichtenstein: How it works
Trading between non-EU European nations is free, but only if you watch the small print of the rulebook, argues Arne Mielken of Customs Manag
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