# What is the impact (aimed at the energy product)?

Because the energy products sector is broad, the impact is<span> </span>**highly product‑ and route‑dependent**. There are 3 relevant groups.

### A) “Mainstream” energy products (crude, gasoline, diesel, jet, fuel oil, naphtha, LNG/LPG)

**Usually no CHED/GGB**<span> </span>is required, because these typically do<span> </span>**not**<span> </span>fall under SPS/official controls (veterinary/phytosanitary/food/feed).

**Impact is then indirect:**

- If a cargo is combined with<span> </span>**regulated co‑loads**<span> </span>(rare) or there is a regulated element in the chain, it can still create operational delays.
- If terminals/warehouses also process SPS flows, there can be<span> </span>**congestion/slot effects**.

### B) Biofuels &amp; feedstocks/agri components (UCO, tallow, certain residues, blends into HVO/FAME chains)

Here CHED/GGB<span> </span>**can**<span> </span>be relevant depending on classification:

- Is it a fat/oil (incl. waste) that can be considered<span> </span>**feed**<span> </span>or<span> </span>**food**?
- Is it an<span> </span>**animal by‑product (ABP)**<span> </span>or subject to veterinary controls?
- Is the intended use within the EU considered part of the food/feed chain?

**Business impact:**

- **Demurrage/laytime risk**: if pre‑notification is not tight or documents don’t match, you may get a hold on release → waiting time.
- **Contractual risk**: who is responsible for CHED/GGB, documentation, and costs in case of hold/rejection (Incoterms and contract clauses)?
- **Loss of flexibility**: “quickly” rerouting to another EU port or changing consignee can be constrained by:
    - the BCP/entry point in the CHED,
    - the named importer/consignee,
    - quantities already (partly) “written off”.

### C) Food/feed of non‑animal origin with elevated risk (e.g., certain oils/seeds/ingredients)

If Vitol (or an affiliate) trades/imports these: CHED-D/CHED-PP can apply in specific regimes (increased controls, contaminants, etc.).

**Business impact:**

- **Planning**: lead times must include BCP capacity, sampling turnaround, and release time.
- **Cost**: additional costs for inspections, lab tests, handling, storage.
- **Reputation/compliance**: non‑compliance can escalate quickly (rejection/alerts).