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<p>GB's plant health regime is risk-based, and the history of compliance of specific
trades (where the trade is the combination of a specific commodity from a specific
origin), is a significant factor in determining biosecurity risk. Consequently, trades
with a proven track record of compliance and meeting prescribed eligibility criteria
may be subject to a reduced frequency or intensity of checks.</p><p>While the biosecurity
risk of imported goods is largely <em>trade</em> based, there are areas where <em>trader
</em>considerations may also play a role. For example, as the phased introduction
of EU-GB plant health import controls is completed in early 2022, Defra is exploring
possible options for performing plant health controls away from the border on a longer-term
basis, such as increased uptake in the use of designated plant health Control Points.
Eligibility criteria to be designated as a Control Point may include elements consistent
with a trusted trader model.</p>
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