Is a UK-EU Veterinary Standards Agreement on the horizon? Implications and challenges
By Alinea Customs The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union created regulatory challenges, particularly in veterinary standards. In 2020, whilst EU Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič proposed an equivalence agreement on veterinary safety standards, it was rejected by the UK due to concerns over European Court of Justice (ECJ) jurisdiction. With the UK-EU Summit in […]
Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why are Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) required? ENS are required in accordance with the SAFE Framework of Standards to help customs authorities assess the safety and security of goods entering a territory. Starting from Friday 31st January 2025, UK legislation mandates all logistics movements entering the United Kingdom from Europe to complete a Safety and […]
UK Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
On 15 December 2024, the United Kingdom officially acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), opening a new chapter in its global trade ambitions. For UK businesses, this milestone means enhanced opportunities to trade with key CPTPP nations, including Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, Peru, Malaysia, and Brunei. Although Canada […]
5 Minutes With… Holly Piggott, Director of Alinea Customs
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series we spoke to Holly Piggott (pictured), Director of Alinea Customs, about the sector’s geopolitical challenges, the opportunity for greater efficiencies presented by automated order routing, leveraging the benefits of free trade agreements and more… Tell us about your company, products and services. Alinea […]
Customs and Rules of Origin
A Brief History of UK Customs Customs – the process of regulating trade at a nation’s borders and collecting taxes have existed for over 4000 years, originating within ancient civilisations including Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. The Greeks and Romans imposed sophisticated trading systems which were institutionalised to fund the empire. In Britain, Sir Robert Peel’s […]
