Non-EU Countries to start using the Agricultural non customs formalities (ELAN) IT system - Commission Initiative

The EU has published an initiative aiming to allow authorities from non-EU countries to start using the electronic agricultural non-customs formalities system (ELAN) in 2026. The current rules only allow authorities in EU countries to use the ELAN system for exchanging documents - on a voluntary basis - as of 2026. Its use will become mandatory in October 2028.

The draft act will be published in the near future, and the adoption is planned for the first quarter of 2026.

All information is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/15473-Non-EU-countries-may-start-using-the-EU-s-electronic-agricultural-non-customs-formalities-system-ELAN-in-2026_en

Contact João Pereira at jpereira@frucom.eu.