Life science companies are being urged to "get going" on key actions as the UK counts down to its new trading relationship with the EU after 31 December.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is holding a new series of webinars throughout November to help businesses understand the actions they need to take to be ready by the end of the transition period.
Webinars are free and, depending on the topic being covered, take between 45-90 minutes. They will cover issues including intellectual property, personal data, conformity assessment, and tariffs and rules of origin.
Here are the top three actions life science companies need to take to be ready for 1 January 2021:
1. Check the new rules on importing and exporting goods between the EU and Great Britain from 1 January 2021
Your business could face delays, disruption or administrative costs if you do not comply with new customs procedures from 1 January 2021.
Learn more about importing and exporting.
2. Use GOV.UK to identify changes affecting manufactured goods, such as new marking requirements or approvals needed, to ensure your business is ready to sell them in the UK and EU.
You may not be able to sell your goods in the UK and the EU if you do not comply with the relevant goods regulations and standards from 1 January 2021.
Different web pages can give you further information, depending on the area your business operates in:
- Placing manufactured goods on the GB market from 1 January 2021
- Placing manufactured goods on the EU market from 1 January 2021
- Moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol
3. Get ready to make customs declarations
Import and export declarations are complicated, requiring specialist skill, knowledge and IT. If you are not able to make declarations or provide the wrong information, your business could face delays, disruption or administrative costs.
Find out more about appointing customs declarations specialists.
