INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Welcome to the October edition of the Essex Chambers of Commerce International Trade Newsletter! As the global marketplace continues to evolve, international trade remains a vital engine for businesses looking to expand their reach and drive growth. In this edition, we aim to equip Essex businesses with the latest insights, trends, and opportunities Read MoreWhat the New General Product Safety Regulation Means for Your Business
In the world of product safety, major changes are underway. The General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), which has been in place since 2001, is now being replaced by the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). This new regulation will come into force 13 December 2024, and reflects the evolving Read MoreLaunch of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation
The UK government has announced the launch of the new Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), within the Department for Business and Trade. This new sanctions body has been established to strengthen the enforcement of trade sanctions and support businesses with compliance.
What Read MoreInward and Outward Processing: A Guide to Customs Procedures for Efficient Trade
In the global trading environment, businesses often seek to maximise cost-efficiency, particularly when importing and exporting goods. One way of achieving this is utilising customs regimes like Inward Processing (IP) and Outward Processing (OP). Read MoreUpdates to future Regulation Changes
New rules on GB to NI parcel movements and customs processes
New rules on GB to NI parcel movements and customs processes have been postponed from being applied at the end of September until the end of March 2025.
Revised guidance has been issued by HMRC.
Easement on checks for medium risk fruit and vegetable imports into Read MoreGOODS EXPORTS RISE ACROSS RANGE OF SECTORS
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The last three months have seen big swings in UK goods exports, with a double-digit fall in sales sandwiched between two double-digit increases.
“Taking the data from Read MoreUnited Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched their new electronic legalisation platform
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently launched their new electronic legalisation platform, eDAS 2.0. This platform is for the digital attestation of documents relating to goods being imported into the UAE.
This attestation Read MoreTechnology-Enabled Connectivity: Creating pathways for UK Innovators in Saudi Arabia
Since the launch of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Kingdom has rapidly emerged as a leader in technological innovation and adoption. Driven by a need to diversify its economy, the Kingdom has invested in cutting-edge sectors such as artificial Read MoreUnlocking Global Reach: Why Third-Party Partnerships Are the Key to Supply Chain Success
In today's interconnected world, global shipping has become an intricate dance of logistics, regulations, and coordination. Ziegler have branches in 15 countries worldwide but through a growing partner network, they have coverage across 195 countries. Read MoreUK Trade Talks
Updates on recent International Trade Discussions
UK ministers visit Gulf to boost trade and investment
Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander choose the Gulf for first joint international visit since election. Trade deal with the Gulf part of Government drive to deliver economic growth. Ministers to showcase Read MoreTRADE UPDATES FROM THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► The BCC was part of a large UK delegation at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum in Geneva last month, joining business and other stakeholders for meetings and roundtables on key Read More