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News article18 January 2021Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union

Commission adopts the 3rd progress report and staff working document on the EU Strategy and Action Plan for Customs Risk Management

On 18 January, the Commission published its 3rd report on the implementation of the EU Strategy and Action Plan on Customs Risk Management.

On 18 January, the Commission published its 3rd report on the implementation of the EU Strategy and Action Plan on Customs Risk Management.

Thereporthighlights the significant progress made by all Member States and the Commission in strengthening cooperation between parties involved in customs risk management as well as the importance of the Customs Risk Management System (CRMS) and the common risk criteria. The upcoming implementation of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) was also mentioned as an aspect that will considerably improve risk management in the EU and nationally.

The report also highlights the importance of more efficient risk management to facilitate increased international trade flows and safeguard the EU’s financial interests. New challenges, such as a stark increase in e-commerce, means that there is a need to further strengthen customs risk management procedures and continuously address new threats to the safety and security of the European Union and its citizens. You can also read the reportandstaff working document.

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Publication date
18 January 2021
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Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union