Using harmonised standards for placing CE marked products on the GB market
If you rely on the continued recognition of EU requirements, including CE marking, and have used a harmonised standard without an identical GB designated standard, you may need to take specific actions.
Find out more here.
Using a special procedure without a prior authorisation
Use the customs declaration to suspend import duties while you process or use goods. This is a one-off authorisation called authorisation by declaration (AbD).
Find out more here.
Communications resources to help you move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Information and resources to help businesses get ready for the Windsor Framework changes.
Find out more here.
Notice to exporters: impact of the UK’s accession to the CPTPP on Certificates of Free Sale for cosmetic products
Notice on the impact of the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic products.
The UK’s accession to CPTPP entered into force on 15 December 2024 and 8 members have now ratified the UK’s accession to CPTPP.
Find out more here.
Find out more about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Trade with the UK as a business based in the EU
If you run an EU-based business, check what your business needs to know to continue trading with the UK.
Rules have changed when moving goods into and out of the UK and there are border requirements placed on the movement of goods between the EU and UK.
Import goods into the UK: step by step’ has been added to the ‘moving goods into and out of the UK’ section.
Find out more here.
New EU carrier data requirements from April
Starting on Tuesday 1 April, road and rail carriers must provide data on goods transported to or through the EU before their arrival. This includes postal and express carriers, as well as logistics providers.
Access the guidance here to help firms prepare.
Germany Meat Import Ban
An import ban on selected German fresh meat and dairy products is now in place due to a confirmed foot and mouth disease case.
Defra has published compliance guidance for affected businesses.
Export wine: self-certify wine produced in Great Britain
To export or move wine that's produced in Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland you must self-certify it before you export. Your self-certification will confirm your wine complies with EU regulations. You must attach your self-certificate to your consignment of wine when it is exported.
Find out more here.
Ivory Act protections come into force for four more species
From 28th January, Hippopotamus, narwhal, killer whale and sperm whale have greater legal protection under the UK’s world leading Ivory Act.
The Act will now ban the importing, exporting and dealing in items containing ivory from these magnificent animals - previously the Ivory Act only covered elephants.
Find out more here.
Safeguard measure on Category 2 steel discontinued
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s final recommendation to revoke a safeguard measure on Category 2 steel products.
Read more here.
View the Trade remedies notice 2025/02 here.
US trade policy changes: Steel & aluminium tariffs
From 4 March, tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium will apply, including to steel derivatives. The UK’s existing tariff rate quota arrangements will remain in place until 12 March.
Reciprocal tariffs policy: From early April, the US will implement a tariff reform targeting tariff differentials and non-tariff barriers such as VAT.