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GUIDANCE ON EU EXIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) The UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October 2019. There are a number of steps that the Government is advising businesses to take, in the event that we are not able to reach a deal with the EU, and instead leave without a deal in place.
The best way to find information for your business is to go to GOV.UK, where you can find everything that you need to prepare: www.gov.uk/business-uk-leaving-eu. Here you will find information about a number of areas in which your business may be affected by EU Exit, including:
Importing and Exporting: If you are an importer or exporter to the EU you should get a UK Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number and decide if you want to hire an import-agent or make customs declarations yourself.
Chemicals Use (REACH): If you currently purchase a chemical substance directly from an EU / EEA supplier, you must make sure any substances you purchase are covered by a valid UK REACH registration by someone within the supply chain.
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Your Employees: If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, EU / EEA and Swiss citizens who were resident in the UK prior to exit must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to get settled or pre-settled status by 31 December 2020. If you require any assistance to navigate this advice, or to identify the correct person to speak to about a query, the Infrastructure and Materials EU Exit and Trade Team in BEIS would be happy to help. You can contact them via: IM-EU-Exit-and-Trade-Team@beis.gov.uk.