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Wales to operate controls on Irish imports from January

[ September 1, 2023   //   ]

Wales Minister for the economy, Vaughan Gething said that as well as the requirement for export health and phytosanitary certification under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), published by the West minister Government on 29 August, the Welsh Government will introduce the requirement to pre-notify some additional categories of SPS goods imported from the Republic of Ireland in January 2024. This requirement has already been in place for similar EU imports elsewhere in GB since January 2022. The final BTOM confirms that it will be no earlier than 31 October 2024.

He added that he would make a further announcement once the Welsh, Irish and UK Governments agreed the date for physical checks to begin at west coast ports.

He added that he wanted at least a year’s notice for businesses affected, which will also allow the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the relevant local authorities in north and west Wales, covering the ports of Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Dock, to properly plan and recruit.

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