# S&S GB Declarations: What Developers Need to Know

**Get Ready for January 2025 Compliance Updates**

Starting January 31, 2025, the UK will require Safety & Security (S&S) declarations for EU imports. This change, part of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), brings challenges and opportunities for developers building customs and logistics solutions.

### Why S&S GB Matters for Developers

S&S GB is similar to the EU's [**Import Control System (ICS)**](https://www.icustoms.ai/blogs/are-you-ready-for-import-control-system-release-2/) but more streamlined:

* Focuses only on pre-arrival filings.
    
* No need for HS codes or RFI processes.
    

For developers, this means adapting software to meet new filing standards without unnecessary complexity.

### Challenges to Address

* **System Updates:** Ensure your tech stack supports ENS filings.
    
* **Data Validation:** Build solutions to ensure complete and accurate cargo data.
    
* **Integration:** Align new S&S GB requirements with existing customs systems.
    
* **Automation:** Create scalable workflows to handle frequent filings efficiently.
    

### What to Build Into Your Systems

* **Goods Details:** Descriptions, quantities, values, and commodity codes.
    
* **Transport Info:** Vehicle details, routes, and arrival times.
    
* **Party Information:** Consignees, consignors, and carrier details.
    
* **IDs:** EORI numbers, registration details, and transport document IDs.
    

### Be Ready for 2025

Prepare your systems now to avoid disruptions when S&S GB becomes mandatory. Early development ensures compliance and smooth operations for your users. Want to dive deeper into [S&S GB compliance](https://www.icustoms.ai/blogs/safety-and-security-declarations-gb-post-brexit-compliance-challenge/)? Read the full article for actionable insights.