Are you compliant with the new food import rules that came into force this year?

Since April 2024, new checks at the border on POAO (Products of Animal Origin) goods from the EU were introduced. Our specialist food stuffs customs department can ensure you are fully compliant with all the changes for a seamless customs clearance process.

Food Imports, Drinks, Alcohol and Perishable Goods are highly specialised and require extra levels of care and attention. With extensive experience in this area, Brunel are experts when it comes to arranging transport, Customs Clearance and delivery of these products and have won a number of awards in this sector.

Brunel have a key understanding of the various logistics and temperature controlled issues that come with cool chain and supply chain management operation.

Perishable & Food Stuff Supply Chain Specialists at Dover

We provide a full range of services to ensure the proper conditions and compliance of a wide range of perishables across the supply chain. With carefully chosen partners we can service the food and beverage industry from origin to destination by working with our air freight and road freight divisions and by planning the most economical and cost-effective routes for each shipment.

Our Perishable Customs Services include:

• • Full DEFRA / PEACH compliance
  • IPAFFS
  • CHED Applications (including payment of CHED fees on your behalf)
  • Low risk /medium /high risk food consultation service
  • Food tariff classification service
  • POAO Customs Broker Specialists
  • Local Port Health and CVED specialists
  • Customs Clearance in all UK Ports
  • Direct access to all UK Sea & Air Port systems
  • Nationwide & European Refrigerated Transport
  • Global presence for Worldwide Supply Chain
  • Full Deferment Facility
  • Free Expert advice on all Shipping or Documentation
  • 24 hour / 7 days a week availability

Brunel Smart Clear

Brunel have developed our own “Brunel Smart Clear” technology that seamlessly links to our EU brokerage partners – ensuring smooth clearance at Dover. We have spent over 2 years developing this software that specialises in the clearance of food stuffs with multiple tariff headings, with 16 brokers and customs badges at all airports and seaports. Brunel have a solution for all your supply chain requirements.

Brunel Shipping and Brunel European’s unrivalled service helps prevent downtime in the supply chain process. Shipments are monitored, tracked and actioned by a dedicated member of our team. Communication is maximised with the client to ensure that you are fully aware of the status of each shipment throughout transit.

For more information visit – https://brunelshipping.co.uk/perishables.html