A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of advice for businesses in the life sciences sector. These documents are available via www.GOV.UK/transition with direct links below.

 

They sit alongside the Government Brexit checker tool which you can use to obtain personalised actions for your business: https://www.gov.uk/transition-check/questions


Key actions for the life sciences sector:

 

1. Get paper work in place to trade with the EU

To continue trading with the EU, businesses need to follow new rules for importing and exporting, including changes to customs processes and licensing.

 

Before they attempt to move goods, businesses will need to get ready to make customs declarations – these are now needed for all exports from the UK and if businesses are importing controlled goods. If they import goods that are not controlled, they may be able to delay making their declarations for up to six months.

 

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/import-export 

 

 

2. Be prepared on data protection and data transfers

 

If a business receives personal data from the EU for business use, they may need to take action on data protection.

 

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-personal-data-in-your-business-or-other-organisation

 

 

3. Use GOV.UK (Check how to export goods (CHEG) tool) to check rules and restrictions, tax and tariff rates and exporting documents to move goods from the UK to the rest of the world.

 

Businesses should use Check How to Export Goods to find up-to-date information about exporting goods from the UK.

 

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/export-goods

 


4. Continue to apply for Horizon 2020 funding via GOV.UK

 

Businesses should apply for Horizon 2020 funding. UK organisations can continue to bid into calls for new Horizon 2020 grant funding for the lifetime of the Horizon 2020 programme.

 

 

Who can I ask for help?

 

For further advice and access to specialist support, businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire can contact SWLEP Growth Hub’s business readiness team via:

 

Tel:      01249 477 288

Email:  [email protected] 

Web:   https://growthhub.swlep.co.uk/support/EUExit