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Voluntary standard for customs intermediaries

05 June 2023
Issue: 4891 / Categories: News

A new consultation seeks views on the introduction of a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries. This follows the 2022 call for evidence on an independent customs regime. The government considers that a voluntary standard would be less disruptive and burdensome than mandated regulation, while encouraging overarching improvements in quality and standards across the sector.

The document asks about:

  • the objectives of a voluntary standard, and what format it could take;
  • how a voluntary standard could be designed and implemented;
  • the potential content of a voluntary standard; and
  • training and educational offerings for the intermediary sector, which would support the introduction of a voluntary standard.

HMRC will be holding webinars regarding this consultation where policy officials will explain further the scope of the consultation and the consultation process.

Responses should be emailed to: customsintermediariesconsultation@hmrc.gov.uk by 30 August 2023.

Issue: 4891 / Categories: News
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