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Readiness notices: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules

18.03.2020

Readiness notices: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules

There will be broad and far-reaching consequences for public administrations, businesses and citizens as of 1 January 2021, regardless of the outcome of negotiations. These changes are unavoidable and stakeholders must make sure they are ready for them.

To assist, the Commission is reviewing – and where necessary updating – the over 100 sector-specific stakeholder preparedness notices it published during the Article 50 negotiations with the United Kingdom.

WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF PLANT HEALTH

  • Wood packaging material, whether or not actually in use in the transport of objects of all kinds, may only be introduced into the Union if it is compliant with a treatment and mark as specified in the FAO International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No 15 ('ISPM 15').

WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

For more information: HERE