Safety and Security (S&S)

Safety and Security declaration (S&S) is also known as an Entry Summary declaration (ENS). It's purpose is to pre-inform border authorities so they can analyse potential risks that might be caused by goods entering the UK. It is a requirement for an S&S to be completed for each consignment imported as of the 31st of January 2025.

The carrier is legally responsible for making sure the safety and security declaration is completed on time. The carrier is defined as the active mode of transport. So, a container or unaccompanied trailer on a ship, would mean the shipping line is responsible. If the trailer is driver accompanied, then the haulage company would be responsible. The carrier is allowed to get a third party to complete the S&S declaration on their behalf.

Why choose RJJ to complete your S&S?

Systems Integration – Share your data with us and automate S&S with RJJ, this allows us to be able to work faster and more efficiently. 

Control – The last thing you want is to be lost in a call centre being passed around from pillar to post. We have a team dedicated to just working on S&S declarations so you can be sure that when you contact us, we can get your cargo off hold, and get your goods moving!

Compliance Tracking – The UK GOV have an internal process where they look for inaccuracies for current and past consignments. If they find a miss match of information between the S&S, CDS entry or manifest, they could put your consignment on hold until it is resolved or take retrospective action. We have an excellent track record of preventing miss matches, and if we do get a miss match, we can resolve them before your cargo arrives in the UK.

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Shipping freight by air is fast and effective, but rife with potential problems and obstacles. As a fully Authorised Economic Operator, we can make sure that your supply chain is in safe hands, with the proven knowledge to efficiently meet global standards and regulations.

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Safety and security declarations frequently asked questions

Who can complete safety and security declarations?

A third party (like RJJ Freight) can act on the haulier’s or carrier’s behalf to complete safety and security declarations with their consent.

Does the carrier need a GB EORI?

Yes, if you are classed as the carrier on the S&S declaration, you need to sign up for a GB EORI. Even if you are based in the EU. You can sign up for a GB EORI here. 

Can you do one Safety and Securtiy declartion for a whole groupage trailer?

No, you have to complete a Safety and Security declaration (S&S) for each consignment in the trailer. 

What information is required to complete a Safety and security declaration?

Here is everything we need to complete a safety and security declaration:

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When should you submit your safety and security declaration?

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