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Glossary

Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)

The UK government introduced the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) in August 2023 to overhaul its import controls. This plan outlines a phased approach to implementing new border checks on goods arriving from both the EU and the rest of the world.

Key Goals of the BTOM:

  • Modernisation: Streamlining import processes and utilising technology.

  • Efficiency: Speeding up border checks to reduce delays.

  • Protection: Safeguarding public health and the agriculture industry from harmful diseases.

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