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 aerospace 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 aerospace 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. Understand what aviation safety certification will be needed from the CAA and EASA to get products on the market in the UK and EU.

Organisations producing, maintaining or designing aircraft parts should check the Civil Aviation Authority microsite for guidance on how to adapt.

 

Find out more: https://info.caa.co.uk/uk-eu-transition/

 

 

2. Understand requirements for placing goods on the market

Businesses should use GOV.UK to check rules on manufactured goods, such as marking requirements and approvals needed, to ensure their business can sell them on the GB and EU markets.

 

Find out more: www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-great-britain

 

 

4. Register with UK REACH to trade chemicals in UK and EU

Businesses must register on the new UK REACH platform in order to continue to import and export chemicals in the UK.

 

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-comply-with-reach-chemical-regulations

 

 

 

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