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<p>Since the publication of the draft Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on 5 April
2023, Defra and the UK Government have been engaging with all border stakeholders
to ensure that every actor is as prepared as possible for the controls outlined in
the BTOM.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with officials at ports to enable us to monitor
trade flow at the border and we have planning in place that will mitigate disruption
or queues. These measures include approaches that reduce the chances of delays due
to trader administrative errors contained in official documentation.</p><p> </p><p>The
implementation of controls on EU goods does not change the safety standards of imported
food. It has reduced the risk of plant and animal pests and diseases reaching GB and
potentially causing significant disruption to domestic production, as well as assuring
the safety of all imported food.</p>
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