The UK on 29.08.2023 published the final Border Operating Model (TOM). Read our multilingual collection of blog entries to help you understand, prepare and implement.
UK: SPS Animal Food Controls from 31 January 2024 (TOM)
The United Kingdom announced that the post-Brexit border SPS Animal Food checks are to be delayed until 2024. We looked at the final Target Operating Model (TOM).
UK SPS-Lebensmittelkontrollen ab 31 Januar 2024: Unser Bericht - auf Deutsch
Das Vereinigte Königreich hat angekündigt, dass die SPS-Lebensmittelkontrollen an der GB-Grenze bis 2024 verschoben werden. Das endgültige Target Operating Model (TOM) wurde von uns analysiert und relevante Informationen wurden gesammelt.
Download the final UK Border Target Operating Model (TOM)
The UK government released a final version of its final UK Border Target Operating Model (TOM) on 29 August 2024, outlining new regulations for importing products into the UK, including those from Ireland. EU and GB Businesses are affected and need to prepare.
SPS Controls UK: Risk Categories under the final UK Border Target Operating Model- TOM
Which SPS food products have low, medium or high risk and need lower or higher levels of control and certification under the final UK Border Target Operating Model (TOM)? See our guide.
DEFRA sector Specific events online training sessions on TOM
Defra will run a number of sector-specific online training sessions to prepare traders for the
new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) import controls during September. You can find a link
to all their events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-btom-what-are-the-sps-border-controls-2144279
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
SPS-Food: GB-EU red tape burden for agri-food producers (Video)
The ARTE Documentary is a great example of the additional paperwork and red tape required for imports into the EU around SPS and agri-food imports. Watch the video here.
5 Part Video Series of the UK Target Border Operating Model
More information and links
Collection of all veterinary border updates
Our collection of guides, updates, and information on veterinary border controls and SPS measures:
Live Training
Virtual Training Event
This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with all aspects of food and plant importations, identifying the type of food, feed, animal, and plant products that require a licence, how to apply for permits + design an effective compliance system. (Course ID: E-FA 09)
On-Demand Training
This on-demand training course is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on biosecurity and veterinary border controls (SPS). It covers topics such as identifying risks posed by imported goods, quarantine processes, and the development of effective surveillance and response systems. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to ensure compliance with international biosecurity and veterinary border control standards. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to implement efficient and effective biosecurity and veterinary border control systems.
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