Updated guidance 'Importing organic food from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland to Great Britain'
3 May 2022
Import controls on EU goods to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) planned from July will not be introduced in 2022. The controls that have already been introduced remain in place. The gov.uk page will be updated in autumn 2022.
Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) recognises the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein as equivalent for the purpose of trade in organics until 31 December 2023.
Food and feed certified as organic in the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein will continue to be accepted as organic in Great Britain until 31 December 2023.
The EU has recognised the UK for the purpose of exporting organic products to the EU until 31 December 2023.
Food and feed certified as organic in Great Britain will continue to be accepted as organic in the EU until 31 December 2023.
Organic products imported from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland to Great Britain will not require a certificate of inspection (COI) until further notice.
There is no change to the movement of organic goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.
You do not need a COI if you’re moving goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.
All organic goods exported to the EU must have a valid COI using the EU’s Trade Control and Expert System New Technology (TRACES NT).
Contact your control body to:
- approve your business on TRACES NT for exports
- stay up to date