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Customs, explained.
Plain-English writing on customs, SPS and global trade in food — from the people who do it for a living. Built to answer the question, not bury it.
How to Import Hard Cheese from France to the UK: The Controls, Documents and Checks, Step by Step
Importing hard cheese from France? As POAO it needs an EHC, a CHED-P in IPAFFS and a CDS declaration. The controls, documents and BCP checks, step by step.
How do I import groundnuts (peanuts) into the UK from Argentina? The controls, documents and checks, step by step
How to import groundnuts (peanuts) from Argentina to the UK — HRFNAO controls, commodity codes, IPAFFS, CHED-D and aflatoxin checks, explained step by step.
InsightsHow to import green coffee into the UK from Brazil: the controls, documents and checks, step by step
How to import green coffee from Brazil to the UK — commodity codes, plant-health and food-safety controls, the documents you need, and the order they bite.
InsightsHow to import fresh tomatoes into the UK from Morocco: the controls, documents and checks, step by step
A step-by-step guide to importing fresh tomatoes from Morocco to the UK — phytosanitary certificate, IPAFFS, CHED-PP, BTOM checks and UK-Morocco duty.
InsightsHow to Import Fresh Peppers from Morocco to the UK: Controls, Documents and Checks, Step by Step
Importing fresh peppers from Morocco to the UK? Here are the fresh peppers import controls, documents and checks — CHED-PP, IPAFFS, phyto and CDS, step by step.
InsightsHow do you import dried fish into the UK from Vietnam? The controls, documents and checks, step by step
How to import dried fish from Vietnam to the UK — CHED-P, IPAFFS, EHC, catch certificate, approved establishments and BCP checks, step by step. Advisory from Falsum.
InsightsHow to Import Cod and Haddock into the UK from China: The Controls, Documents and Checks, Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to importing cod and haddock from China to the UK: POAO import rules, CHED-P in IPAFFS, health and catch certificates, commodity codes and BCP checks.
InsightsHow to import beef from Australia to the UK: the controls, documents and checks, step by step
Importing beef from Australia to the UK? The controls, documents and checks step by step — EHC, IPAFFS, CHED-P, BCP and customs, in order.
InsightsHow to Import Bananas from Colombia to the UK: The Controls, Documents and Checks, Step by Step
Importing bananas from Colombia to the UK? The step-by-step on commodity codes, phytosanitary certificates, IPAFFS, the CHED-PP and duty — answer-first.
InsightsHow to import Atlantic salmon into the UK from the Faroe Islands: the controls, documents and checks, step by step
How to import Atlantic salmon from the Faroe Islands to the UK — the EHC, CHED-P in IPAFFS, customs in CDS and BCP checks, step by step, from Falsum.
InsightsExporting UK Food to the Gulf: Halal, Certification and Labelling for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the GCC
How to export UK food to the Gulf — halal certification, APHA EHCs, GSO 9 Arabic labelling and the Saudi shelf-life rule for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and GCC.
InsightsExporting UK food to the USA: what FDA registration, US labelling and your EHC actually require
What UK food exporters must know to ship to the USA — FDA food facility registration, FSVP, US labelling under 21 CFR, and the EHC via EHCO. Plain-English guide.
InsightsSelling food online in the UK: when and how to register as a food business operator (FBO)
Selling food online in the UK? Learn when and how to register as a food business operator, which council to use for distance selling, and what your local authority expects.
InsightsWhich composite products are exempt from a CHED at the GB border — and when a private attestation replaces an export health certificate
Which composite products are exempt from SPS official controls at the GB border, when a private attestation replaces a CHED and EHC, and which still need a CHED-P.
InsightsDoes a small amount of cheese or meat in a sauce need a CHED-P at the GB border?
A small amount of cheese or meat in a sauce can still trigger a CHED-P at the GB border. How composite-product rules, POAO treatment and BTOM decide it — and when you're exempt.
InsightsImporting matcha and green tea: when does it need a CHED-D, increased official controls and lab testing at the GB border?
Does importing matcha or green tea from Asia need a CHED-D, increased official controls and pesticide residue testing at the GB border? Here's exactly when.
InsightsCHED-P or CHED-D: which one do I raise for my product?
CHED-P is for products of animal origin; CHED-D for high-risk non-animal food. A plain-English guide to which CHED type to raise in IPAFFS, by commodity.
InsightsComposite products at the GB border: when you need a CHED-P, when a CHED-D, and how to decide
When does a composite product need a CHED-P, a CHED-D, or nothing at the GB border? A practical, BTOM-aligned decision guide for food importers using IPAFFS.
AgrifoodEU Lifts the Fukushima Restrictions for Food from Japan
On July 13 2023, the President of the EU Commission announced that the EU Commission is lifting the import restrictions for food from Japan, introduced after the nuclear accident at Fukushima in 2011. The decision was made based on positive results from product inspection and successive reviews verifying the safety of Japanese food
AgrifoodUK Food Import Controls confirmed from October 2023
The UK Government has published plans to implement UK food import controls on agrifood products from the EU beginning 31st October 2023. The UK Government plans to introduce a risk-based approach for Traders and their SPS compliance.
AgrifoodDuty Suspension Approved! How we helped our UK Food Client
A UK-based food manufacturing business, had been struggling with the high taxes associated with importing finished products from the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). The client approached our Customs & Global Trade Advisory experts business seeking help in reducing their tax burden, which had been affecting their bottom line for years. Falsum successfully applied for an Autonomous Duty Suspension (ADS) on behalf of the Client, resulting in over £150,000 of savings.
Brexit“Isn’t EU Trade supposed to be free?”
“Isn’t EU Trade supposed to be free?”. So, why do 19% of all EU to UK imports pay Customs Duty & Import VAT?
BrexitUK Food Import Controls Postponed into 2023: Government and the correct Trader response
The UK Government has announced the postponement of checks on imported food and fresh products from the EU until the end of 2023.
AgrifoodBrexit food labelling rule change postponed for UK imports
Rule changes to the food labelling of UK-inbound, EU-origin products have been delayed until 2024 to protect consumers amidst current supply chain challenges.
FalsumIt’s Launch Day! Introducing the new Falsum website & products
We have developed a new, one-stop platform for Customs Analytics, Customs & Global Trade Helpdesk, and online Customs Training modules.
AgrifoodNew Requirements for Importing Composite Food Products to the EU
New EU rules relating to the import and export of composite food products are due…
BrexitHow to Apply – SME Customs Grant
Falsum have created a handy summary on how to apply for up to £2,000 to support SMEs through HMRC’s SME Customs Support Grant. The Grant can help you access Falsum’s expert Customs & Trade training and advisory.
BrexitHMRC Releases Brexit SME Customs Grants
HMRC have, today, announced grants of up to £2,000 to support SMEs to meet the costs of training and/or professional advice to deal with disruption due to Brexit.
Global TradeWhat Are Incoterms?
Incoterms is an abbreviation of ‘International Commercial Terms’. They are terms that represent a universal…
Free-Trade AgreementsFTA: UK-Japan Sign New Trade Agreement
The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first…
Customs ProceduresIs Brexit the end for the London ‘Trunk Show’?
Fashion businesses load up their suitcases with their latest designs. They take the Eurostar; exhibiting…
BrexitUnderstanding & Analysing the GB Border Operating Model
Following the UK Government’s announcement on Friday 12th June 2020, the UK Border from January…
BrexitUK Government announces changes to Border after Brexit Transition
The UK Government has announced new border controls and procedures confirmed from January 2021. The…
BrexitChecks needed on agri-goods entering NI after Brexit transition
Checks will be needed on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the…
BrexitUK Publishes Post-Brexit Tariffs
Today, the UK has set out its post-Brexit tariff schedule, cutting import duties on many…
FalsumWelcome to Falsum’s Launch
A new approach to Global Trade & Customs We are delighted to announce the launch…