Guidance Import licences and certificates from 1 January 2021 Licences, certificates and special rules for bringing goods into the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 July 2020 Last updated 28 October 2020 — see all updates From: Government Digital Service, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Home Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Centre for Environment, […]
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Export Licences 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export licences and certificates from 1 January 2021 Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 July 2020 Last updated 28 October 2020 — see all updates From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department […]
Fruit + Vegetable Standards 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Fresh fruit and vegetable marketing standards from 1 January 2021 Advice for fruit and vegetable importers, packers, distributors and retailers on the changes to the marketing standards from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for […]
Trading Wine
Guidance Importing and exporting wine from 1 January 2021 Rules for wine importers, exporters, producers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Eggs Standards 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Egg marketing standards from 1 January 2021 Marketing standards for egg producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition […]
Poultry Standards UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance Poultry meat marketing standards from 1 January 2021 Marketing standards for poultry meat producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]
Beef Standards 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Beef and veal marketing standards from 1 January 2021 Marketing standards for veal and beef importers, exporters, producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021. Published 27 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Exporting beef and veal from the UK to the EU Importing beef and veal to […]
Trading Plant Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Importing and exporting plants and plant products from 1 January 2021 How to trade in plants and plant products, including trees, inside and outside the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 10 June 2020 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency […]
Exports Group Animal Origin Products
Guidance Export groups of products of animal origin to the EU from 1 January 2021 How to register for the groupage exports facilitation scheme (GEFS), eligible products, and requirements for exporters and suppliers including inspections. Published 27 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency New rules for January […]
Trade Remedies 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trade remedies transition policy Trade remedies protect domestic industries from unfair practices around imports. The UK’s own independent trade policy includes a trade remedies system. Published 6 February 2020 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Transition reviews Safeguard measures Steel safeguard measures Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade […]
Haulage Permits 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance International road haulage permits: ECMT permits 2021 Published 27 October 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything changes. […]
Pharmocovigilence 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Guidance on pharmacovigilance procedures This guidance summarises our approach to pharmacovigilance From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 14 October 2021 — See all updates Documents Guidance on pharmacovigilance procedures HTML Details See Exceptions and modifications to the EU guidance on good pharmacovigilance practices that will apply to UK MAHs […]
Renewing Medicine Authorisation 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Renewing Marketing Authorisations for medicines How to renew marketing authorisations for products granted through different routes and at different times. From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 15 July 2021 — See all updates Contents Renewals for converted Centrally Authorised Products (CAPS) Renewals submitted for MAs granted through mutual […]
New Medicines Authorisations 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Guidance note on new assessment routes from 1 January 2021 New routes for assessment including an accelerated procedure and rolling review. Published 27 October 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this […]
Marketing Authorisations Variations 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Variations to Marketing Authorisations (MAs) from 1 January 2021 How the MHRA will process variations to Marketing Authorisations (MAs) from 1 January 2021. Published 27 October 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an […]
REACH Chemicals 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance How to comply with REACH chemical regulations How to comply with the EU’s REACH chemical regulations when using, making, selling or importing chemicals in the EU, and how to prepare for 1 January 2021. Published 23 September 2015 Last updated 27 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs […]
Organic Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading and labelling organic food from 1 January 2021 How rules for producing, processing, labelling and trading organic food will change from 1 January 2021. Published 18 February 2019 Last updated 26 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Medicines Authorisations Conversion 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Conversion of Community Marketing Authorisations (CAPs) to Great Britain Marketing Authorisations (MAs) Published 26 October 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will […]
Road Haulage 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Carry out international road haulage What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage. From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 20 April 2021 — See all updates Contents Coronavirus (COVID-19) test requirements Apply for operator licences and […]
Common Travel Area 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Common Travel Area guidance Updated 23 October 2020 Contents 1.Travelling and residing in the CTA 2.Working in the CTA 3.Accessing education in the CTA 4.Accessing social security benefits in the CTA 5.Accessing health care in the CTA 6.Accessing social housing support in the CTA 7.Voting rights in the CTA 8.a. Irish citizens and the […]
Veterinary Products Conversion 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Centrally Authorised Products conversion explainer Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to convert a Centrally Authorised Product (CAP) to a national GB Marketing Authorisation. Published 23 October 2020 From: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Contents Centrally authorised products and the Northern Ireland Protocol Automatic conversion to a GB Marketing Authorisation MA Certification and Vm […]
Adverse Events +Reports 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance 1 January 2021 Adverse Event Reporting, Periodic Safety Update Reports and concerns Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on Pharmacovigilance reporting. This guidance will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Published 7 October 2020 Last updated 23 October 2020 — see all updates From: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Contents National Competent Authority Adverse […]
Pharmacovigilence 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Guidance on qualified person responsible for pharmacovigilance (QPPV) including pharmacovigilance system master files (PSMF) from 1 January 2021 Pharmacovigilance system requirements from 1 January 2021 Published 4 September 2020 Last updated 23 October 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the […]
Trading Timber
Guidance Trading timber: imports and exports from 1 January 2021 Prepare for the rules that will apply to buying and selling timber and timber products from 1 January 2021. Published 22 January 2019 Last updated 23 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The […]
Kent Permit 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Kent traffic management on M20 motorway to Dover and Eurotunnel Measures to manage traffic flow on Kent’s road network in the event of severe disruption to services across the English Channel. Published 30 January 2020 Last updated 22 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Transport and Highways England Contents Traffic management system in Kent […]
UK Students in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance UK students in the EU: continuing your studies from 1 January 2021 Contact your higher education provider to check whether your situation will change after the 31 December 2020. Published 15 March 2019 Last updated 21 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Education New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
UK Students in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Animal + Food Imports 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS) IPAFFS is the domestic system for the import of live animals, animal products and high risk food and feed not of animal origin into Great Britain. Published 18 March 2019 Last updated 21 October 2020 — see all updates From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and Department for […]
Medical Devices 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Regulating medical devices from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to place a medical device on the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and European Union (EU) markets from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 21 October 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for […]
Importing Medicines to NI 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Supplying medicines to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to supply authorised medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Published 1 October 2020 Last updated 20 October 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Importing Medicines to GB 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Sourcing medicines for the Great Britain market from an approved country for import or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 The actions to take for sourcing medicines in different circumstances. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 20 October 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 […]
Investigational Medicines 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Importing investigational medicinal products into Great Britain from approved countries Importing investigational medicinal products for use in clinical trials From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 7 July 2021 — See all updates Documents Importing Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) from countries on a list to Great Britain HTML List […]
Responsible Person Medicines 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Acting as a Responsible Person (import) A wholesale dealer in Great Britain may import Qualified Person certified medicines from the European Economic Area if certain checks are made by the ‘Responsible Person (import)’ From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 22 December 2021 — See all updates Contents 1. […]
Passport EU Travel 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Passport rules for travel to Europe Find out if you need to renew your passport before you travel to Europe and which countries the rules apply to. From: HM Passport Office Published 20 October 2020 Last updated 30 July 2021 — See all updates Contents Passport validity Countries this applies to Applying for a new […]
Benefits and Pensions in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Benefits and pensions for UK nationals in the EU, EEA or Switzerland This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions. From: Department for Work and Pensions Published 24 January 2020 Last updated 28 April 2021 — See all updates Contents If […]
Animal Movement Research 2021 UK Guidance
Moving Balai Directive animals, semen, ova and embryos from 1 January 2021 How to move animals and semen, ova and embryos (germplasm) for research, display and conservation from 1 January 2021. Published 28 January 2020 Last updated 16 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January […]
Teachers Record Checks 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Changes to checks for EU sanctions on EEA teachers from 1 January 2021 How schools should carry out pre- employment checks on teachers coming from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA) from 1 January 2021. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Education New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the […]
E-Commerce 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance The eCommerce Directive after the transition period At the end of the transition period, the eCommerce Directive will no longer apply to the UK. You should begin to prepare for these changes now. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Telecoms 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance How telecoms businesses will be impacted by the UK leaving the EU How the telecoms regulatory framework will be affected by the UK leaving the EU. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]
EU Domain Names 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance .eu domain names – what you need to do before the end of the transition period Find out what you need to do before the end of the transition period if you hold a .eu domain. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The […]
Rough Diamonds 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading internationally in rough diamonds from 1 January 2021 Updated 22 December 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if […]
UK Mobile in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Using your mobile in EU and EEA countries after the UK leaves the EU How leaving the EU affects mobile roaming in EU and European Economic Area (EEA) countries. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Video On Demand 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Broadcasting and video on-demand from 1 January 2021 How the rules for broadcasters and providers of video on-demand services will change after the transition period. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit […]
Network Infor Systems EU UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance NIS Regulations – what UK digital service providers operating in the EU should do from 1 January 2021 What you must do to comply with the regulations covering the security of network and information systems. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK […]
Cultural Objects
Guidance Exporting or importing objects of cultural interest from 1 January 2021 What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest from 1 January 2021. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]
Food and Drink Labelling 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Food and drink labelling changes from 1 January 2021 How food and drink producers, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers must change labels from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 Last updated 16 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Personal Data 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Using personal data in your business or other organisation after the transition period What action you need to take regarding data protection and data flows with the EU/EEA after the end of the transition period. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Office for […]
Network Info Systems 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance NIS Regulations – what non-UK digital service providers operating in the UK should do from 1 January 2021 What organisations based outside of the UK offering services in the UK must do to comply with the regulations covering the security of network and information systems. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, […]
UK Trader Support
Help and support if your business trades with the EU Learn more about trading with the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 23 September 2020 Last updated 15 October 2020 — see all updates From: Cabinet Office Contents Webinars for exporters of animals and products of animal origin to the EU Webinars for businesses by sector […]
Ozone Depleting Substances 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances: how to do business from 1 January 2021 How to comply with fluorinated gas (F gas) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) regulations from 1 January 2021. Published 6 February 2020 Last updated 15 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency New rules for […]
Industrial Emission 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Industrial emissions standards (‘best available techniques’) from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated […]
Pet Travel 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Pet travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 How to prepare for travel with your pet to any EU country from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes […]
Food and Drink Business
Guidance Prepare your food and drink business for 1 January 2021 What you need to do to prepare your food and drink business for 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]
Developing GMOs 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Developing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from 1 January 2021 How to market, trial and release GMOs from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this […]
CITES Specimens 2021 UK Guidance
Trading and moving endangered species protected by CITES from 1 January 2021 The rules for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals or plants, or their parts or derivatives from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Export Composite Food 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export or move composite food products to the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 What counts as a composite food product, and the rules you’ll need to follow to export or move these products to the EU or Northern Ireland (NI) from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 Last updated 14 […]
Trading Drug Precursors 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading in drug precursors from 1 January 2021 Published 14 October 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything […]
Live Aquaculture 2021 UK Guidance
Importing and exporting live aquatic animals from 1 January 2021 How importers and exporters of live aquatic animals for aquaculture and for ornamental purposes should prepare for changes from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2019 Last updated 8 October 2020 — see all updates From: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science and Department for Environment, Food […]
Firearms Pass 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance European firearms requirements from 1 January 2021 Published 14 October 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything changes. […]
Employing EU Citizens 2021 UK Guidance
Checking an EU citizen job applicant’s right to work Because of coronavirus (COVID-19) there are temporary changes to the way you can check documents. Read guidance about the adjusted process, including asking for documents digitally, making checks on a video call, and what to do if someone cannot provide any accepted documents. You’ll need to check a […]
Food & Drink Names 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Protecting food and drink names from 1 January 2021 What food and drink producers with ‘geographical indication’ (GI) protection need to know from 1 January 2021. Published 13 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]
Environmental Standards 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Upholding environmental standards from 1 January 2021 How the UK will uphold environmental standards from 1 January 2021. These include standards in waste, air quality, water, and protection of habitats and species. Published 13 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Academy for Justice Commissioning New rules for January 2021 The UK […]
EU/ EEA Nationals Visiting the UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance Visiting the UK: information for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK from 1 February 2020. Published 5 March 2019 Last updated 8 October 2020 — see all updates From: UK Visas and Immigration, Home Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Environment, […]