The European Commission has published a preliminary draft of implementing provisions to Regulation 648/2005 that introduces measures to improve security at external borders. The Commission invites all interested parties to comment on these proposals. The deadline for response to this open consultation is 16 September 2005.

Regulation 648/2005 amending the Community Customs Code provides the framework for replacing paper declarations with electronic ones, rationalising customs controls, and introducing pre-arrival and pre-departure declarations. The Regulation’ s main objective is to maintain a proper balance between effective customs controls and the facilitation of legitimate trade. The measures it includes will not apply until the implementing provisions have come into force.

The draft implementing provisions concern four areas:

• The data elements to be included in the pre-arrival and pre-departure declarations;
• A framework for the exchange of risk information between Member States;
• Criteria for granting Authorised Economic Operator status;

And the rules for the implementation and use of the Export Control System.

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