Windsor Framework timeline
Last updated: 24 July 2024
The Windsor Framework establishes a new set of arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The Framework is being implemented in stages until 2025, with some processes already in operation.
The following timeline summarises the forthcoming arrangements:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
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30 September 2024 |
The full UK Internal Market Scheme will take effect for the movement of goods from GB to NI: full international customs requirements for traders are removed and simplified procedures apply. |
| 30 September 2024 |
The new set of arrangements for the movement of parcels GB-NI will apply. |
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1 October 2024 |
The labelling requirements apply to all dairy products from GB using the Retail Movement Scheme, such as UHT milk and butter. The government has decided this also applies across the UK from this point onwards. The frequency rate of identity checks on retail goods consignments reduces to 8%. |
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1 July 2025 |
The final SPS inspection facilities are to be in place in Northern Ireland. |
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1 July 2025 |
All retail goods (other than goods sold loose) should be individually labelled (with some exceptions for those not subjected to EU official controls (e.g. confectionery, chocolate, pasta, biscuits, coffee). The rate of identity checks on retail goods consignments reduces to 5%. |
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31 December 2025 |
The grace period for veterinary medicines ends. By this date, the UK must ensure that supplies of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland conform with relevant EU law and the provisions of the Windsor Framework. |
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By 1 January 2027 |
A review of the Enhanced Coordination Mechanism on VAT and Excise should take place. |