EU COMMISSION DEAL OR NO-DEAL COMMUNICATION
01 July 2020
The EU Commission has issued guidance to the other EU institutions on the changes that will arise from 1st January 2021, most of them applicable regardless of whether an FTA deal is reached between the UK and EU https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/brexit_files/info_site/com_2020_324_2_communication_from_commission_to_inst_en_0.pdf. Apart from the many changes to travel, transport and other practical issues, the introduction of customs formalities and rules of origin declarations is highlighted as a new requirement for trade between the EU and UK, in either direction, that will apply even with a zero-tariff FTA. BEAMA members involved in EU trade and supply chains will need to prepare and BEAMA is pressing Government for guidance.
