Remember, at 11 pm on 31st December 2020, the UK will leave the EU Single Market and Customs Union, this means transition period (TP) with the European Union will end then. Therefore new border and customs procedures will apply to the UK. The government will implement new border controls in 3 stages – fully implementing them by July 2021. Implementation focusing on mitigating disruption in the supply of pharma related supply, such as medicine, medical devices, clinical trial supplies, vaccines, NCGS, products of human origins etc. Get ready, be prepared for the end of TP:
- Buffer stocks of medical supplies is possible;
- Have your contingency plans ready for the end of the TP;
- Review the logistics arrangements;
- Your drivers have an international driving permit (IDP) or an additional licence may be required to drive in some countries;
GB EORI number and correct Commodity Code for your goods;