France – ANSES: Brexit impact on mutual recognitions and parallel trade permits

On 31 January 2020 at midnight, the UK left the European Union. The European rules will continue to apply during a transition period that will end on 31 December 2020. This transition period could be extended to end of 2021 or 2022 if such a decision is taken by 1st July 2020.

During this transition period, the provisions remain the same for mutual recognitions (article 40 of Reg. (EC) 1107/2009) and parallel trade permits (article 52 of Reg. (EC) 1107/2009).

After this transition period, any application for mutual recognition or parallel trade permit under administrative completeness check will be rejected. Moreover, any application under scientific evaluation or decision process will result in a refusal.

The authorisations granted by mutual recognition before the date of withdrawal of the UK will not be affected by the Brexit.

However, after the transition period, a parallel trade permit  with a UK origin will not be valid anymore. No grace period will be granted for sales and distribution. A 12-month period will be granted for storage and use of products.

To download: 

Anses paper as regards « Brexit » impact on mutual recognitions and parallel trade permits (in French)

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