Prepare for EU Import Changes Starting January 2025

Following the announcement that Safety and Security (S&S) declarations for EU imports, including Ireland, will be introduced on 31 January 2025, we’re providing essential information to support businesses in their readiness activities.

This update includes details on how to submit S&S declarations, an overview of responsibilities and timings for goods traveling via Air, Sea, Rail, Eurotunnel, and RoRo, as well as information on the reduced entry summary dataset effective from January 2025.

We encourage businesses to visit the Safety and Security declaration page on GOV.UK for a full breakdown of the requirements and steps to prepare.

• Safety & Security declarations 
• S&S declarations by RAIL
• S&S declarations by RO-RO
• S&S declarations by SEA
• S&S declarations by AIR
• How to submit S&S declarations
• Reduced ENS dataset – effective from 31 January 2025