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As we approach the end of the transition period that was supposed to prepare people for Brexit Part II, or the UK’s exit from the EU single market and customs union, there are some changes that are worth noting.
Last week, we did an overview of how Brexit would ‘in practice’ change things in Ireland: in short, it will mean increased controls at ports and airports, new customs procedures for importers and exports, and additional costs to buy in the UK.
We get some questions from readers about what Brexit will mean for them, so this is our attempt to answer some of them (we are still working on answers for other queries).
I’m moving to the UK next year, will it be more difficult?
Irish citizens can continue to travel to the UK due to Common Travel Area rights and privileges, which predate the membership of Ireland and the UK in the European Union.
The same goes for British citizens moving here: both can continue to live, work, study and access services, including health and education services, as is the case now.
However, there are additional obstacles for other EU citizens arriving in the UK. The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system as of January 1, 2021.
Will British professional qualifications be recognized in Ireland?
Source: PA
Existing professional qualifications in the EU will continue to be recognized in the UK and, likewise, existing British qualifications will continue to be recognized in the EU.
This “grandfathering” measure is contained in the Withdrawal Agreement.
However, anyone applying to have their degree recognized for the first time as of January 1, 2021 will no longer be covered by the EU Professional Qualifications Directive.
Recognition of new UK qualifications in Ireland and the rest of the EU, and vice versa, will be possible after December 31, but will be based on national rules and processes “and will be more complex,” according to the Irish government.
About the rules of origin for Northern Ireland
The Department of Foreign Affairs has emphasized that, after 31 December, UK products and materials (including Northern Ireland products) will no longer be considered “of EU origin” for international trade purposes. .
This could be particularly difficult for the island of Ireland farmers and agri-food producers, who operate across the islands, particularly dairy farmers.
Although Northern Ireland products will continue to circulate freely in the EU Single Market, Northern Ireland will comply with the rules of the EU Customs Code and will remain part of the customs territory of the United Kingdom.
When exporting outside the EU, Northern Irish products are considered “UK products” for the purposes of the “rules of origin” requirements.
About security certificates
As of January 1, 2021, UK regulators or ‘notified bodies’ will no longer be able to certify that products comply with EU rules and standards with regard to specific regulatory controls, safety and public health.
This means that UK Notified Bodies granting a product safety approval will now mean something different than the EU (although the UK may maintain the same standards as the EU in most cases).
What are my rights as a consumer?
EU consumer protection legislation may no longer apply to items purchased in the UK, which means that you may no longer be able to return a product after 14 days.
The advice is to check the terms and conditions on a British retailer’s website before buying.
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A quick note on: the UK land bridge
Irish carriers will be able to transport goods. through United Kingdom without undergoing all import and export customs formalities; Whether it is possible to do it without getting stuck is another matter entirely.
But there will be new requirements (including new paperwork) and the need for each shipment to have a financial guarantee to cover potential customs duties and other taxes at risk during movement.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has also reminded carriers to be aware of the UK border operating model.
If you have a Brexit question that you would like to answer, please feel free to email us at: [email protected].
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