HMRC has advised that CERTEX, the system that will verify licence data on declarations for goods movements, will go live on the 15th of September 2025.
It will replace the Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) for Northern Ireland.
To assist traders, HMRC has published a number of documents offering clarification related to:
- Implementation process
- Reference number format
- Document codes
- Available support
Please see the attached docs for more information:
- CERTEX Update on EU Measurement: https://bifa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250821-C085-Update-on-EU-Measure.pdf
- CERTEX new implementation date: https://bifa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CERTEX-New-Date-JCCC.pdf
- Appendix 5A amendments for CERTEX: https://bifa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250808-September-Publishing-Draft-Appendix-5A-amendments-for-CERTEX-including-NIRMS.xlsx
- Transition for Northern Ireland Imports of SPS Goods: https://bifa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2500815-September-CERTEX-Transition-for-Northern-Ireland-Imports-of-SPS-Goods.docx
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