Authorised Operator Status - 2 Weeks Left to submit Expression of interest

20 Feb 2024

There are only 2 weeks left to submit your applications for the Authorised Operator Status Pilot - don't miss your chance to apply!

Businesses must meet specific criteria to take part. This includes being a UK-established business for customs purposes and being a Control Point designated premises or in the last stages of the designation process.

All eligible businesses can submit an Expression of Interest by completing the application form and emailing to either:

• AOSImports@apha.gov.uk (for traders based in England and Wales)
• BCPScotland@gov.scot, entering 'AOS Request' in the subject header (for traders based in Scotland)

Businesses have until midday, 8 March 2024 to submit their EOI. Don’t delay.

Here’s a recording of the AOS pilot online session which outlines eligibility criteria as well as roles and responsibilities.

More information about AOS can be found here Authorised Operator Status (AOS) - UK Plant Health Information Portal (defra.gov.uk)

If you have any feedback or queries about the application process, please get in touch at AOSImports@apha.gov.uk