Policy & Compliance
Most traders cope well with new safety and security requirements
While the new safety and security declaration requirements have generally been implemented smoothly, a few isolated hitches emphasise the importance of compliance “ BIFA has been made aware of isolated
declarations on to the contracting party without informing them, resulting in confusion and costly delays. For accompanied traffic, hauliers are responsible for lodging an ENS and are advised to liaise in advance with other parties to ensure a smooth border crossing. Monitoring submissions As the S&S declaration submission is the carrier’s responsibility, Members are advised to monitor the declaration submissions to address any gaps. BIFA is planning to organise a follow-up joint webinar with Border Force representatives to reflect on the implementation and address any outstanding questions. The date will be announced in due course.
T he UK’s Safety & Security (S&S) declaration requirement for goods moving into Great Britain from the EU has been in effect since 31 January 2025. This marked a key step in aligning the UK’s Customs procedures with international safety and security standards. No major issues Since the introduction of the requirement, no major issues have been reported by Members to the Secretariat. Most traders seem to have adapted well, ensuring timely submission of Entry Summary Declarations (ENS); the feedback we have received indicates that
the majority of Members were generally prepared for the change. However, BIFA has been made aware of isolated incidents involving unaccompanied trailers held at ro-ro ports due to the absence of an ENS declaration. These incidents highlight the importance of compliance in order to avoid delays and additional costs. They also highlight the need to coordinate data exchange between carriers (who are legally responsible to lodge an ENS) and other parties if they are involved in the process of submitting safety and security information. Similarly, we have also heard of cases where carriers shifted the responsibility of submitting the ENS
incidents involving unaccom - panied trailers held at ro-ro ports due to the absence of an ENS declaration
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