Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has written to more than 20,000 companies that are registered with his Department, calling for urgent preparation for customs and regulatory changes associated with Brexit.
In his letter, the Minister reminds companies of the significant and enduring changes that will occur from 1 January, regardless of the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations.
"We are at a critical stage, given that there are fewer than 55 days until Brexit becomes a reality for us all. Things will change, regardless of what happens in the negotiations. Businesses need to understand what this will mean.
“There will be delays in the movement of goods compared to current Single Market-supported arrangements.”
Brexit impact
The letter highlights some of the changes that will occur in relation to animals and goods imported from Britain. Brexit will impact on trade transiting the UK land bridge and export certification will be introduced on a phased basis from January.
Minister McConalogue continued: “I urge existing clients to update their registration details with the Department so that we can ensure access to the import and export IT platforms, which have been specifically enhanced to deal with Brexit.
“The Department can also initiate the EU TRACES registration process, which is a key element of the overall import controls process.”
Supports
Businesses are asked to review supply chains, become familiar with complex customs and regulatory requirements, and get an EORI number from Revenue if they haven't already done so.
The Department is hosting a webinar on Wednesday 11 November which will detail how to navigate its import controls IT portal, which has been developed specifically for Brexit.
Full information and links to Department webinars and supports is available online.
Businesses can contact the Department at brexitregistration@agriculture.gov.ie.
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Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has written to more than 20,000 companies that are registered with his Department, calling for urgent preparation for customs and regulatory changes associated with Brexit.
In his letter, the Minister reminds companies of the significant and enduring changes that will occur from 1 January, regardless of the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations.
"We are at a critical stage, given that there are fewer than 55 days until Brexit becomes a reality for us all. Things will change, regardless of what happens in the negotiations. Businesses need to understand what this will mean.
“There will be delays in the movement of goods compared to current Single Market-supported arrangements.”
Brexit impact
The letter highlights some of the changes that will occur in relation to animals and goods imported from Britain. Brexit will impact on trade transiting the UK land bridge and export certification will be introduced on a phased basis from January.
Minister McConalogue continued: “I urge existing clients to update their registration details with the Department so that we can ensure access to the import and export IT platforms, which have been specifically enhanced to deal with Brexit.
“The Department can also initiate the EU TRACES registration process, which is a key element of the overall import controls process.”
Supports
Businesses are asked to review supply chains, become familiar with complex customs and regulatory requirements, and get an EORI number from Revenue if they haven't already done so.
The Department is hosting a webinar on Wednesday 11 November which will detail how to navigate its import controls IT portal, which has been developed specifically for Brexit.
Full information and links to Department webinars and supports is available online.
Businesses can contact the Department at brexitregistration@agriculture.gov.ie.
Read more
Wins for Irish farming on tariffs, beef and Brexit after Biden election – ICMSA
Ministers lead virtual trade mission to UK ahead of Brexit D-day
Dairy sector in line for disruption under current Brexit deal – Sinn Féin
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