The European CERTEX system automatically checks whether a validated CHED‑PP is available in TRACES before a customs declaration can be submitted. As a result, document control within the EU is becoming further automated and harmonised.
The change applies to all consignments subject to phytosanitary inspection. Without a validated CHED‑PP, no phytosanitary clearance will be granted. For products that are certificate‑only, nothing changes.
Key points:
- The use of a dummy CHED number will no longer be permitted as of 2 March.
- The N0003 procedure will be discontinued for phytosanitary clearance.
- In the case of a partial rejection, the NVWA manually finalises the approved part in TRACES.
- If errors occur in CLIENT or the CHED‑PP, a replacement CHED‑PP must be created.
- Extra attention is required for consignments routed through other EU Member States, organic products, and situations where article codes or quantities do not match.
- Creating a CHED‑PP may sometimes be delayed, for example due to incorrect CN codes or slow message traffic.
This change has a significant impact on import processes. A correct and timely notification in CLIENT, as well as a validated CHED‑PP in TRACES, will therefore be essential from 2 March onward to ensure smooth customs clearance.
More information can be found on the official website of the NVWA.
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