Guidance Export fish to the EU from 1 January 2021 How to export fish for human consumption from 1 January 2021 and what documents you may need Published 10 September 2020 Last updated 8 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation New rules for January 2021 The […]
Category: UK Post-Exit Guidance Notes [2020]
Export Horses 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export horses and ponies from 1 January 2021 Rules for exporting horses and other equines, including ponies and donkeys from 1 January 2021. Published 29 January 2020 Last updated 8 October 2020 — see all updates From: Animal and Plant Health Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Pesticide 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance How to comply with pesticide regulations from 1 January 2021 Make sure you meet regulations when using, producing or placing pesticides on the market after 1 January 2021. Published 6 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition […]
Teacher Qualifications 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Applying for qualified teacher status (QTS) from 1 January 2021 How to get qualified teacher status to teach in England if you’re from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Published 3 October 2019 Last updated 2 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Education and Teaching Regulation Agency New rules for January 2021 The […]
Orphan Medical Products 2021 UK Guidance
How the MHRA will manage orphan medicinal products from 1 January 2021 in Great Britain (GB) The MHRA will review applications for orphan designation at the time of a marketing authorisation (MA) or variation application. Published 1 October 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Medicines GB 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 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 […]
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 30 September 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Transition reviews Safeguard measures Steel safeguard measures Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade […]
Import Animal & Products Systems
Guidance Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS) Use IPAFFS to notify authorities that you’re importing live animals and germinal products into England, Scotland and Wales from the EU. Published 18 March 2019 Last updated 30 September 2020 — see all updates From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs […]
Maintenance Divorce Parental 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Maintenance cases involving EU from 1 January 2021 Published 30 September 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 […]
Legal Business Services 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Legal services business owners after 1 January 2021 Updated 30 September 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 […]
EU Lawyers in the UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance EU, EEA-EFTA and Swiss lawyers in the UK from 1 January 2021 Updated 30 September 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 […]
UK Lawyers in EU 2021 UK Guidance
UK lawyers practising in the EU, EEA-EFTA and Switzerland after 1 January 2021 Updated 30 September 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 […]
Family Law Cases 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Family law disputes involving the EU: guidance for legal professionals from 1 January 2021 Published 30 September 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. […]
Civil Legal Cases 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Cross-border civil and commercial legal cases: guidance for legal professionals from 1 January 2021 Published 30 September 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. […]
Importing Fish 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Import fish from the EU from 1 January 2021 How to import fish for human consumption from 1 January 2021, the documents you may need and customs rules to follow. Published 29 September 2020 Last updated 10 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January […]
Approved Countries Medicines 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance List of approved countries Updated 22 December 2021 Contents 1.List of approved countries 2. Approved country for import list 3. List of countries approved for Batch testing 4. List of countries with equivalent regulatory standards for the manufacture of active substances Print this page 1. List of approved countries The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 refers to lists of […]
Data Protection 2021 UK Guidance
Contents What personal data is Data protection and GDPR What you need to know about the transition period, data flows and EU-based representatives Looking ahead to 1 January 2021 This information is for UK businesses and other organisations that: receive personal data from organisations abroad, including the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes the EU […]
Qualifications Recognition 2021 UK Guidance
Get your EEA qualification recognised in the UK from 1 January 2021 How professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland will be recognised in the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 12 October 2018 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Frontier Workers 2021 UK Guidance II
Working in the UK as a frontier worker from 1 January 2021 Updated 27 August 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 […]
Exporting Active Substances
Written Confirmations for export to EEA and Northern Ireland of Active Substances manufactured in Great Britain Published 1 September 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 […]
Conformity Mark 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Using the UKCA mark from 1 January 2021 Find out if you will need to use the new UKCA marking and how to use it. Published 1 September 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit […]
Goods on the GB Market 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK […]
Goods on EU Market 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the EU market from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the market from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Brexit transition: […]
Conformity Assessment Bodies 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Conformity assessment bodies: change of status from 1 January 2021 How conformity assessment bodies will be affected from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This […]
Live Aquatic Animals 2021 UK Guidance
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 2 September 2020 — see all updates From: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science and Department for Environment, […]
Pharmacovigilance
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 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 […]
To EU Passport Rules 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Passport rules for travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 Find out if you need to renew your passport before you travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 and which countries the new rules apply to. Published 13 September 2018 Last updated 4 September 2020 — see all updates From: HM Passport Office New rules […]
Climate Change 2021 UK Guidance
Meeting climate change requirements from 1 January 2021 How climate change regulations, emissions trading, ecodesign and energy labelling will change from 1 January 2021. Published 12 October 2018 Last updated 9 September 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
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 10 September 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency […]
Living in Ireland 2021 UK Guidance
Living in Ireland Official information for UK nationals moving to and living in Ireland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving. Published 14 May 2013 Last updated 10 September 2020 — see all updates From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Contents What you must do Coronavirus Stay up to date Visas and residency […]
Exporting Fish to the EU
Export fish to the EU from 1 January 2021 How to export fish for human consumption from 1 January 2021, what documents you may need and customs rules to follow. Published 10 September 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Money Laundering 2021 UK Guidance
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM TO THE MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2020 2020 No. [XXXX] 1. Introduction 1.1 This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by HM Treasury and is laid before Parliament by Act. 1.2 This memorandum contains information for the Sifting Committees. 2. Purpose of the instrument 2.1 These Regulations update the existing United […]
Marketing and Labelling 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK […]
Medical Products 2021 UK Guidance
Overview From 1 January 2021 the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will take on the responsibilities for the UK medical devices market that are currently undertaken through the EU system. This guidance provides information on how the UK system will operate, including for: Getting your device certified Conformity marking your device Registering your […]
REACH Compliance 2021 UK Guidance
UK REACH, the UK’s independent chemicals regulatory framework, starts on 1 January 2021. Anyone making, selling or distributing chemicals in the UK and the EU needs to follow UK REACH and EU REACH rules. UK REACH will maintain EU REACH’s aims and principles. These include: the “no data, no market” principle the “last resort” principle on animal testing access to information for workers […]
Misc. Medicines Licences 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance for Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) Marketing Authorisation Applications for similar biological products (biosimilars) from 1 January 2021 The guidance is written on the basis of Reg 53 of The Human Medicines Regulations 2012, as amended by the Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It is our intention to update these Regulations […]
Parallel Import Licences
Converting Parallel Distribution Notices (PDNs) to UK Parallel Import Licences (PILs) from 1 January 2021 The process to convert Parallel Distribution Notices (PDNs) into Parallel Import Licences (PILs) from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]
Medical Marketing Authorisation UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance for Great Britain Conditional Marketing Authorisation Applications The MHRA will introduce a national Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) scheme for new medicinal products in Great Britain from 1 January 2021. Great Britain is England, Wales and Scotland. In Northern Ireland Marketing Authorisation applications for products which fall within mandatory scope of the Centrally Authorised Procedure as laid […]
Medicine Packaging 2021 UK Guidance
Registering new packaging information for medicines from 1 January 2021 How and when to register updated packaging and information leaflets when new national marketing authorisations have been issued Published 1 September 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]
Pharmacovigilence
1. General Approach to the operation of pharmacovigilance This document outlines the submission requirements for pharmacovigilance data from 1 January 2021. The MHRA will retain responsibility for Pharmacovigilance across the UK from 1 January 2021. There will be some different requirements for products placed on the market in the UK with respect to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. […]
Medical Authorisations 2021 UK Guidance
Converting Centrally Authorised Products (CAPs) to UK Marketing Authorisations (MAs) from 1 January 2021, ‘grandfathering’ and managing lifecycle changes This guidance covers ‘grandfathering’ and managing the lifecycle changes of medicinal products. Published 1 September 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Import Animals & Certain Food
Import from a non-EU country You’ll no longer have access to the EU’s import system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) from 1 January 2021. You’ll need to use the UK’s new Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) for imports of: live animals POAO subject to veterinary checks high-risk food and feed not of non-animal origin germplasm […]
Pet Travel UK 2021 Guidance
Pet Travel This guidance applies to people travelling to the EU with their pet cats, ferrets or dogs, including assistance dogs. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will become a third country from 1 January 2021. The UK government has applied to the European Commission to be listed. In the EU Pet Travel Scheme, there […]
Existing Trade Agreements 2021 UK Guidance
Existing UK trade agreements with non-EU countries Trade agreements until 31 December 2020 The UK has left the EU. The Withdrawal Agreement sets out how the UK is able to continue to be covered by EU-third country trade agreements until 31 December 2020. On this basis, EU trade agreements can continue to apply to the […]
Healthcare Providers 2021 UK Guidance
Contents This guidance sets out the actions that healthcare providers should take to prepare for 1 January 2021. Doing this will help to plan for and manage potential service disruption to healthcare. This guidance is for commissioners and healthcare providers, including hospitals, care homes, GP practices and community pharmacies. You can also see guidance for adult […]
Blood Products 2021 UK Guidance
Importing blood or blood components If you import blood or blood components into the UK from the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein you must: make sure that each imported unit of blood or blood component is prepared in accordance with Directive 2005/62/EC make sure that each imported unit of blood or blood component meets the quality […]
Rough Diamonds 2021 UK Guidance
The UK trades in rough diamonds is regulated by the Kimberley Process (KP) Certification Scheme. The EU is a participant of the KP acts on behalf of the UK. 1. Until 31 December 2020 The EU will treat the UK as a member state for the purpose of the KP until 31 December 2020. This means […]
Copyright Misc Rights 2021 UK Guidance
Contents Actions for UK satellite broadcasters Broadcast of works transmitted into the UK The EU Satellite and Cable Directive provides a country-of-origin principle for licensing of copyright material in cross-border satellite broadcasts. This means that when a satellite broadcaster transmits a copyright work, eg a film, from one EEA (European Economic Area) state to another, they are […]
Legal Services 2021 UK Guidance
1. UK-qualified lawyers with businesses in the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein If you are a UK lawyer with ownership interests in the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein (EEA-EFTA) you need to contact the local regulator for specific advice. 2. EU- or EFTA-qualified lawyers with businesses in England, Wales or Northern Ireland If you are a Registered […]
Moving Protected Species 2021 UK Guidance
Animals, semen and embryos covered by Balai Follow this guidance if you’re moving the following from 1 January 2021: simian primates, monkeys and apes prosimian primates, for example lemurs, bushbabies, lorises, aye ayes and tarsiers ungulates (hooved animals) that aren’t farm animals, for example llamas, alpacas, antelopes, camels, wild pigs, tapirs, rhinos, giraffes, elephants, hippos […]
Hops Products Marketing 2021 UK Guidance
Importing and exporting hops and hops products during the transition period Hops marketed in the EU (including the UK) must meet rules on marketing standards. This includes hops extracts, hop cones and ground, pellets or powdered hops cones. To show that they meet these standards, imports to the UK: from non-EU (third) countries, must have […]
Animals, Animal Products Exports 2021 UK Guidance
Contents Exports from the UK to the EU Exports to non-EU countries (third countries) from the UK Border and customs offices EU listing of the UK and its establishments Documents for transporters Other export requirements Trade agreements This guidance does not apply to UK businesses moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland. Further […]
Food and Drink Business 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Food and drink businesses: working with the EU What you need to do as a food and drink business to work with the EU. From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 28 July 2021 — See all updates Contents Food labelling Importing and exporting Marketing standards Non-harmonised food […]
Drug Precursors Trade 2021 UK Guidance
Overview Drug precursor chemicals are controlled by the Home Office because they can be used to produce illicit drugs. They can also have legitimate commercial uses. You’ll need to apply for an import and/or export licence when trading with EU countries in certain categories of drug precursor chemicals from 1 January 2021. Current rules for […]
EU Firearm Certs 2021 UK Guidance
UK residents who want to travel to the EU with their firearms or shotguns will no longer be able to apply for a European Firearms Pass (EFP) from 1 January 2021. Instead, you should check the firearms licensing requirements of the EU country you’re travelling to, ahead of travelling. These requirements will also apply if […]
EU Students in UK 2021 UK Guidance
You will be eligible for broadly the same support as students from the EU member state you are studying in, as long as you are living there by 31 December 2020. UK nationals studying in the Republic of Ireland will continue to be covered by the Common Travel Area arrangements. Completing your studies in the EU […]
EU Network Information Systems 2021 UK Guidance
Contents The Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive provides legal measures to boost the overall level of network and information system security in the EU. The UK implemented the NIS Directive through the Network and Information Systems Regulations (2018). It applies to operators of essential services and Relevant Digital Service Providers (RDSPs). Organisations based in […]
Companies Law Changes 2021 UK Guidance
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Moving Waste 2021 UK Guidance
Rules from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021 there will be new arrangements for the movement of waste between the UK and the EU. Notified waste shipments from the UK to the EU from 1 January 2021 The UK is a party to the Basel Convention and a member of the Organisation for Economic […]
Hallmarking 2021 UK Guidance
Recognition of hallmarks From 1 January 2021, the UK’s obligations to recognise EU hallmarks will end and EU members’ obligations to recognise UK hallmarks will also end. Any product already on the market before January 2021 will be legal. Any new stock entering the UK market will require a hallmark recognised in the UK. Any […]
Moving CITES Specimens
Contents Importing through Eurotunnel Exporting through Eurotunnel Contact Border Force The UK will continue to comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Importing through Eurotunnel To import CITES specimens into the UK through Eurotunnel, you must drive to the Waterbrook truck stop in Ashford immediately after you arrive. You must […]
Social Care 2021 UK Guidance
Contents This guidance sets out the actions you should take to prepare for 1 January 2021, to plan for and help manage any potential service disruption to adult social care. This guidance is for adult social care providers and local authorities. Guidance for healthcare providers is available in How healthcare providers can prepare for 1 January […]
Importing Fish 2021 UK Guidance
Contents If you import fish to the UK from the EU you’ll need a validated catch certificate from the exporter. If the fish you’re importing has been stored or processed, you may also may need additional documents, endorsed by the competent authority in the country of processing: a processing statement filled in by the processor […]