NI Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) Compliance Protocol

Recognising the transition and level of transformational change required across all actors in the retail supply chain, from 01 October 2023, DAERA are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders providing the guidance and support necessary to ensure the compliant movement of retail goods.

NI Retail Movement Scheme Compliance Protocol (Updated January 2024).PNG

Traders will be expected to demonstrate a continuous improvement in their compliance performance and will be required to move towards full compliance by 01 January 2024, in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of the NI Retail Movement Scheme.

Full details of the NIRMS Compliance Procedures are set out in the document below:

Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) Compliance Protocol - updated September 2024

Labelling Guidance is available on the Defra website:

Labelling requirements for certain products moving from Great Britain to retail premises in Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme

Work is currently ongoing to develop an overarching Windsor Framework SPS Compliance Protocol NI document. Please continue to check back regularly for updates.

This page has been published to provide information on the new Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme and the NI Plant Health Label Scheme. Please note that information not related to NIRMS or NIPHL on this page is currently under review.

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