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<p>We have introduced controls which are more proportionate to risk and worked with
port and airport operators, traders, Port Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Animal
and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to make sure we have the right infrastructure, systems
and resources in place.</p><p> </p><p>This has culminated in recent months with an
extensive period of operational testing. Collaborating with several ports, PHAs, APHA
and traders, we have used these tests to ensure that stakeholders are prepared for
the new controls.</p><p> </p><p>Defra is confident that existing and new Border Control
Posts infrastructure will have sufficient capacity and capability to handle the volume
of expected checks outlined in the Border Target Operating Model, with robust, dynamic
and effective operational measures ready to call upon if needed.</p>
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