Some updated features of the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) are being tested in a public beta test. Users may notice a difference when they:
- report a receipt
- explain a delay, shortage or excess for a movement
- submit an alert about a movement or reject a movement
- cancel an electronic Administrative Document (eAD)
Other features within EMCS will be updated and beta tested when ready. Final improvements to the whole service will get released later this year.
Help us improve EMCS
You can play an instrumental role in helping to improve EMCS by taking part in the next beta test or signing up for a user research session. Your participation will help to ensure the new EMCS is user friendly and meets accessibility standards.
Take part in the next beta test
As part of the improvement development, HMRC are looking for customers to trial the latest updated features of EMCS for the next beta test and feed back your experiences. This will help ensure the system works well and is as user friendly as possible.
The test is for customers who currently submit draft movements and/or change of destinations using the existing HMRC platform.
HMRC expect the beta test to start in April 2024 and last approximately 10 weeks.
What you will do during the beta test
If you choose to take part, HMRC will ask you to continue using EMCS as you normally would.
During the beta test, some parts of EMCS will look and behave differently. However, your sign-in details and the information you need to give to create your draft movements and change of destinations won’t change. HMRC will also provide dedicated support to help you complete your transactions without delay.
When the beta test ends, HMRC will invite you to give your thoughts and feedback. Your insights will be anonymised and used to help improve the service before its public release.
How to take part in user research for EMCS
The testing will take part in person or online, with you being asked to complete a task within EMCS. The task will be recorded to help HMRC remember what you did and what you said. HMRC may share the recording with other teams at GOV.UK, but they will not share your personal details. It’s up to you if you want to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
How to sign up
If you would like to take part in the next EMCS beta test, please send an email to: [email protected].
To sign up for user research, register here to take part in a user research session for EMCS. You will be asked to provide your name and email address, as well some basic information about your business. Your information will not be shared.