CERTEX Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances

  • Posted in category: General
  • 11/04/2025

From 17 May 2025, Dutch Customs will enforce CERTEX-based checks on the import and export of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). These checks ensure compliance with the EU ODS Licensing System and impact customs declarations and logistics processes.

What’s changing for ODS declarations:

  • CERTEX will verify if an ODS licence exists for all ODS imports and exports.

  • Applies initially to import and export declarations; checks on other customs procedures (Transit, Storage, IIAA) will follow.

  • Declarations must include:
    – A valid EU ODS licence
    – The ozone depletion potential of the substances
    – Mass and weight data


Impact for businesses:

  • If you filed an ODS declaration in the past year, Customs will send you more details by email.

  • Join the online information session on 24 April, 10:00–11:00. Register via: douane.implementatie.certex@douane.nl

  • Ongoing updates and FAQs will be available on the Dutch Customs website.

  • Support is available via the National Customs Helpdesk and your Business Contact Point.

For questions, contact: douane.implementatie.certex@douane.nl

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