When was the BTOM implemented?

The UK government has introduced the TOM in phases:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).