Policy & Compliance
able to register their interest through a pre-registration process. The STAMNI scheme will remain in operation until these new arrangements enter into force. All existing members of the STAMNI scheme will be contacted directly regarding moving seamlessly to the new scheme. Trader Support Service As a core part of the Windsor Framework arrangements, the government committed to continue, via the Trader Support Service (TSS), to provide a free-to-use support service for those moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. BIFA is aware, and has advised government, that this decision is unpopular with many of our Members because the TSS funded by government can unfairly compete with commercial Customs agents. This is stifling the growth of an independent Customs intermediary sector. At the time of writing, we believe that all the information and timelines are correct. However
should there be any changes to the timelines we will publish information via our website Having spoken to Members, especially in Northern Ireland, clearly many just want to be allowed to run their business and have a stable trading situation in which to do so. At this point it is essential to highlight that whilst the Windsor Framework is an improvement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, it does not bring the benefits of the Single Market and Customs Union. There is still friction because there are still regulatory processes to follow, although the full impacts of these are not fully clear. Some Members may wish to read additional information, and this can be found at: QR code 1 The Windsor Framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) QR code 2 The Windsor Framework - further detail and publications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) As an Association we anticipate a ‘soft’ launch to UKIMS as the next stage in launching the Windsor Framework.
be available to more traders and will provide a sustainable basis for these movements into Northern Ireland, removing unnecessary checks and complex certification requirements. It will allow goods made to UK public health standards to be moved, subject to certain requirements such as additional labelling. Formal registration for the new scheme was launched in September 2023. Traders have been
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