When was the BTOM implemented?
The UK government has introduced the TOM in phases:
- 31 January 2024
Requiring health declarations and phytosanitary certificates for imports into the UK of animal products, plants and plant products classified as medium risk from the EU. - 30 April 2024
Introduction of documentary checks and risk-based identity and physical checks classified as medium-risk animal products, plants and plant products risk from the EU. - 31 January 2025
All exporters from the EU are required, prior to transport to the UK to submit a safety declaration (S&S Decalaration, also known as ENS).