--- title: European Union Customs Code changes description: This blog covers the changes to the European Union Customs Codes which aim to simplify procedures. image: https://blog.styleman.com/hubfs/flag-2608475_1280.jpg --- [0116 291 6666](tel:+0116%20291%206666) [sales@styleman.com](mailto:sales@styleman.com) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/optionsystems) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/optionsystems) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/option-systems-limited) - [Request A Demo](https://blog.styleman.com/request-a-demo?__hstc=51647990.9196b74d99854f8754472289e126ef17.1616143986491.1616143986491.1616143986491.1&__hssc=51647990.1.1616143986492&__hsfp=1866732115) - [Contact Us](https://styleman.com/contact-details) [STYLEman](https://styleman.com/) # European Union Customs Code changes 25 January 2016 [Tony Parkinson](https://blog.styleman.com/author/tony-parkinson) ![flag-2608475_1280](https://blog.styleman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flag-2608475_1280.jpg?width=1280&name=flag-2608475_1280.jpg) From 1st May 2016 the **Union Customs Code** is being introduced. This is an attempt to **simplify procedures**, close a number of **loopholes** and tidy up the process in a harmonised way **across the EU**. It aims to streamline** customs legislation **and procedures, offer greater **legal certainty** and uniformity to businesses, increase **clarity for customs officials** throughout the EU, facilitate **more efficient customs transactions**, complete the shift by Customs to a** paperless **environment, and reinforce **swifter customs procedures** for compliant and trustworthy economic operators. 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