Unsworth runs Defra famil
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- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company Unsworth recently organised a tour of Defra’s Inland Border Clearance facility at Sevington for almost 100 customers and other stakeholders.
The event, which was held in association with Ashford Port Health, was designed specifically to provide first hand information about the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which takes effect from 30 April, 2024.
The attendees were given an understanding of how UK importers and EU exporters will be affected by 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 EU.
Charles Hogg, commercial director Unsworth Group said: “With existing inspections of high-risk plants/plant products from the EU moving from destination to Border Control Posts (BCP) at the end of this month, participants were able to engage with Customs experts alongside officials from Ashford Port Health and Defra in an immersive exploration of the Sevington Inland Border Facility.
“The interactive session facilitated a deep dive into the intricacies of sanitary inspections and regulatory procedures governing the importation of sensitive goods, which will leave participants better prepared to ensure that they are compliant with the evolving regulatory landscape.”
