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24 issues vital to N.Ireland economy & trade
(esp. GB to NI)
We await *information* on all these.
Then we need to act upon it.
In time for 31 Dec 2020, when full force of the #Protocol kicks in.
My new #PinnedTweet.
I'll reply to it when we get the info, to make a thread...
(esp. GB to NI)
We await *information* on all these.
Then we need to act upon it.
In time for 31 Dec 2020, when full force of the #Protocol kicks in.
My new #PinnedTweet.
I'll reply to it when we get the info, to make a thread...
1st substantive update to offer to this list of 'known unknowns' re: #Protocol
Definition of qualifying status for goods to hv unfettered access to GB = all goods in free circulation in NI.
For now, UKG priority is flow of goods not control of borders
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780348212969/regulation/3
Definition of qualifying status for goods to hv unfettered access to GB = all goods in free circulation in NI.
For now, UKG priority is flow of goods not control of borders
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780348212969/regulation/3
Under the #Protocol, Northern Ireland maintains alignment EU rules for #excise goods.
This guidance is focussed on the movement of excise goods which may involve interaction with customs requirements. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-excise-goods-as-freight-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-from-1-january-2021/moving-excise-goods-as-freight-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-from-1-january-2021
This guidance is focussed on the movement of excise goods which may involve interaction with customs requirements. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-excise-goods-as-freight-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-from-1-january-2021/moving-excise-goods-as-freight-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-from-1-january-2021
NI maintains alignment with EU #VAT rules for goods, inc on goods moving to, from & within NI.
UK VAT rules related to transactions in services will apply in NI.
HMRC still responsible for the operation of VAT & collection of revenues in NI.
Guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accounting-for-vat-on-goods-moving-between-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021/accounting-for-vat-on-goods-moving-between-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021
UK VAT rules related to transactions in services will apply in NI.
HMRC still responsible for the operation of VAT & collection of revenues in NI.
Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accounting-for-vat-on-goods-moving-between-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021/accounting-for-vat-on-goods-moving-between-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021
[This wasn't in list above but is something that does need biz to act on, so adding it here.]
NI businesses can have EORI no.s with a #GB prefix and an #XI prefix. https://www.gov.uk/eori
If enrolled in #TSS then an XI-prefix will be auto-issued in Dec. https://tinyurl.com/y58eru6e
![[This wasn't in list above but is something that does need biz to act on, so adding it here.]NI businesses can have EORI no.s with a #GB prefix and an #XI prefix. https://www.gov.uk/eori If enrolled in #TSS then an XI-prefix will be auto-issued in Dec. https://tinyurl.com/y58eru6e](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElbidGxWkAAjOCP.png "[This wasn't in list above but is something that does need biz to act on, so adding it here.]NI businesses can have EORI no.s with a #GB prefix and an #XI prefix. https://www.gov.uk/eori If enrolled in #TSS then an XI-prefix will be auto-issued in Dec. https://tinyurl.com/y58eru6e")
NI businesses can have EORI no.s with a #GB prefix and an #XI prefix. https://www.gov.uk/eori
If enrolled in #TSS then an XI-prefix will be auto-issued in Dec. https://tinyurl.com/y58eru6e
Goods placed on the market in NI after 1 Jan 2021 have to have the CE or/& the new UK(NI) conformity Mark.
NB: Goods placed on EU market cannot have UKNI marker but CE only.
H/t @JP_Biz for noticing the release of this one. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukni-marking-from-1-january-2021
NB: Goods placed on EU market cannot have UKNI marker but CE only.
H/t @JP_Biz for noticing the release of this one. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukni-marking-from-1-january-2021
Medical devices placed on the market post-1 Jan 2021.
Important differences btn the rules for placing on GB market & those for NI, inc. as they relate to the markings/authorisation.
+ Example of new EU regs applying in NI post-2021 & not in GB. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulating-medical-devices-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=f6d51702-ec92-40f2-87b0-487aebb0bf8a&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
Important differences btn the rules for placing on GB market & those for NI, inc. as they relate to the markings/authorisation.
+ Example of new EU regs applying in NI post-2021 & not in GB. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulating-medical-devices-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=f6d51702-ec92-40f2-87b0-487aebb0bf8a&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
Food & drink labelling post-1 Jan 2021
UK Govt Guidance inc. info on origin, GI, labelling, organic goods
https://tinyurl.com/yyvxnqsb
TL;DR
* Longish run-in times for GB market
* EU rules apply in NI from 1 Jan
* But much to work out re: how this happens in practice...
UK Govt Guidance inc. info on origin, GI, labelling, organic goods
https://tinyurl.com/yyvxnqsb
TL;DR
* Longish run-in times for GB market
* EU rules apply in NI from 1 Jan
* But much to work out re: how this happens in practice...
Northern Ireland will continue to align with relevant EU rules relating to the placing on the market of manufactured goods. #Protocol
What you will need to do from 1 January 2021 depends on the type of goods you are placing on the market...
More info https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021
What you will need to do from 1 January 2021 depends on the type of goods you are placing on the market...
More info
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021
More guidance from UK Govt on moving goods from GB into NI after 1 January 2021 
, inc. on #VAT, labelling, EHCs.
But still waiting info on:
- facilitations
- transit
- non-freight
- possible support re: SPS
- pre-notification
- BCPs
- Organics
... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-section-two-moving-goods-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland
, inc. on #VAT, labelling, EHCs.But still waiting info on:
- facilitations
- transit
- non-freight
- possible support re: SPS
- pre-notification
- BCPs
- Organics
... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-section-two-moving-goods-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland
Guidance for product #safety & metrology applying in N.Ireland from 1 Jan 2021.
Inc. cosmetics, toys, electronics, PPE...
Some provisions of the General Product Safety Regs apply differently in NI because need to implement EU rules, as per the #Protocol. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-safety-and-metrology-from-1-january-2021-northern-ireland?utm_source=119e2213-b589-485b-a389-52fca68a52e9&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Inc. cosmetics, toys, electronics, PPE...
Some provisions of the General Product Safety Regs apply differently in NI because need to implement EU rules, as per the #Protocol. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-safety-and-metrology-from-1-january-2021-northern-ireland?utm_source=119e2213-b589-485b-a389-52fca68a52e9&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
More specifics on GB into NI movement...
This guidance explains how to obtain a Written Confirmation for each shipment of Active Substances manufactured in Great Britain that is exported to the EEA *or Northern Ireland*.
#NIProtocol https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-active-substances-manufactured-in-great-britain-for-use-in-eea-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=2b05c482-d31c-42eb-9c1c-91f374134c35&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
This guidance explains how to obtain a Written Confirmation for each shipment of Active Substances manufactured in Great Britain that is exported to the EEA *or Northern Ireland*.
#NIProtocol https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-active-substances-manufactured-in-great-britain-for-use-in-eea-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=2b05c482-d31c-42eb-9c1c-91f374134c35&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Update on trading #services with #Ireland come 1 January.
Because services are not covered by NI/IRL #Protocol, these rules for businesses apply UK-wide.
Both govts hv committed to making arrangements for mutual recognition of professional qualifications https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ireland-providing-services-after-eu-exit?utm_source=7abb6dd8-3409-435e-b850-6af80ef84b8f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily#cross-border-trade
Because services are not covered by NI/IRL #Protocol, these rules for businesses apply UK-wide.
Both govts hv committed to making arrangements for mutual recognition of professional qualifications https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ireland-providing-services-after-eu-exit?utm_source=7abb6dd8-3409-435e-b850-6af80ef84b8f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily#cross-border-trade
One of those niggly consequences of Annex 2 of the NI/IRL #Protocol
From Jan, producers of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes & refill containers will be required to submit notifications for N.Ireland using the European Common Entry Gate (EUCEG). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-an-e-cigarette-on-the-market-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=5caf5c79-6b16-4c4f-8d74-bcf6ca7789d5&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
From Jan, producers of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes & refill containers will be required to submit notifications for N.Ireland using the European Common Entry Gate (EUCEG). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-an-e-cigarette-on-the-market-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=5caf5c79-6b16-4c4f-8d74-bcf6ca7789d5&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Some big NI/IRL Protocol-related updates to add...
How to determine whether goods you bring into NI are 'not at #risk'.
To declare your goods not ‘at risk’ from 1 Jan 2021, you must have applied for your UK Trader Scheme authorisation by *31 Dec* https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-declare-goods-you-bring-into-northern-ireland-not-at-risk-of-moving-to-the-eu-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=210c95e3-5c10-4ddf-b670-902192583898&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
How to determine whether goods you bring into NI are 'not at #risk'.To declare your goods not ‘at risk’ from 1 Jan 2021, you must have applied for your UK Trader Scheme authorisation by *31 Dec* https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-declare-goods-you-bring-into-northern-ireland-not-at-risk-of-moving-to-the-eu-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=210c95e3-5c10-4ddf-b670-902192583898&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
This one is worth book-marking as it will be updated alot in the weeks to come:
Trading & moving goods in & out of Northern Ireland after 1 January 2021....
NB: To move goods btn NI & non-EU inc. GB you’ll need an #EORI number that starts with XI https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trading-and-moving-goods-in-and-out-of-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=1eb2af6b-a617-423e-bb33-19045fd266a8&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Trading & moving goods in & out of Northern Ireland after 1 January 2021....
NB: To move goods btn NI & non-EU inc. GB you’ll need an #EORI number that starts with XI https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trading-and-moving-goods-in-and-out-of-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=1eb2af6b-a617-423e-bb33-19045fd266a8&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
This info on moving live animals and animal products to Northern Ireland (and the EU) from GB post-1 January contains some info on the 3 month grace period for GB-NI...
But there are caveats/details to this that need to be kept an eye on. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-and-animal-products-to-the-eu-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=c0660c8f-03f1-4615-ad5a-5090a126786d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
But there are caveats/details to this that need to be kept an eye on. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-and-animal-products-to-the-eu-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=c0660c8f-03f1-4615-ad5a-5090a126786d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
