Making submissions to the MHRA in a no deal scenario If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, submissions related to human medicines would need to be submitted directly to the MHRA. Published 4 March 2019 Last updated 11 March 2019 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Contents Gaining Access […]
Category: UK No Deal Issue Papers [2019]
Food and Drink Sector
Prepare your food and drink business for a no-deal Brexit What you need to do to prepare your food and drink business for a no-deal Brexit. Published 18 February 2019 Last updated 27 August 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Stay up to date Importing and exporting […]
Visiting the UK after Brexit
Visiting the UK after Brexit What you’ll need to do to visit the UK after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020), including whether you’ll need to apply for a visa. Published 5 March 2019 Last updated 6 March 2019 — see all updates From: UK Visas and Immigration, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & […]
Information for UK Nationals
Important EU Exit information for UK nationals if there’s no deal European Union (EU) exit information for UK nationals in the absence of a withdrawal agreement. Published 21 December 2018 Last updated 8 March 2019 — see all updates From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Contents Living in an EU country after the UK leaves the EU […]
Driving in the EU
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 25 October 2018 Last updated 12 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, […]
Exporting/ Importing Fish Guidance
Exporting and importing fish if there’s no Brexit deal Prepare for rules and processes for exporting and importing wild-caught marine fish if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 4 February 2019 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Marine Management Organisation and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs […]
EU Travel Passport Guidance
Guidance Passport rules for travel to Europe after Brexit Advice for British passport holders if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Published 13 September 2018 Last updated 4 December 2018 — see all updates From: HM Passport Office Contents Check a passport for travel to Europe Rules for passports List of countries affected Applying […]
Health and Safety Guidance
Health and Safety Executive information if the UK leaves the EU without a deal This guidance explains how a range of areas regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) may be affected if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Published 19 December 2018 From: Health and Safety Executive Contents Organisational compliance Importing […]
GM Foods No Deal Notes
Updated 19 December 2018 Contents Purpose Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) After 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) if there’s no deal Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. For two years, the government has been implementing […]
Organic Food [No Deal]
Producing and processing organic food if there’s no Brexit deal Updated 19 December 2018 Contents Purpose Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) After 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) if there’s no deal Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no […]
Exporting Controlled Goods Guidance
Exporting controlled goods after Brexit Guidance explaining what will change for exporters of controlled goods if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 6 March 2019 Last updated 19 August 2019 — see all updates From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for International Trade Contents Stay up to date Controlled goods Exporting […]
Passenger Consumer Guidance
Passenger consumer rights when travelling to the EU after Brexit Your rights as a passenger after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 20 December 2018 From: Department for Transport Contents What may change for UK citizens travelling as passengers to EU after the UK leaves the EU Stay informed Consumer rights […]
Digital Services Guidance
Overview Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. For 2 years, the government has been implementing a significant programme of work to ensure that the UK is prepared to leave the EU on 29 […]
Road Haulage Guidance
International road haulage: operator licences and permits The licences and permits you need to operate gross vehicle weight vehicles above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK. Published 4 September 2012 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Contents Being […]
Fishing and Seafood Marketing Guidance
Fishing and marketing of seafood if there’s no Brexit deal What the fishing, seafood and aquaculture industries need to do to prepare for rules and processes that will apply if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 10 January 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Rules for access to […]
EIB Financing Guidance
European Investment Bank Group financing if there’s no Brexit deal Published 10 January 2019 1. What happens to EIB Group financing in the event of no deal? Any organisation that has received financing for a UK project from the EIB Group (European Investment Bank or European Investment Fund) should be aware that the EIB Group’s operating rights for such projects are preserved […]
Aviation Sector Guidance
Prepare to work and operate in the European aviation sector after Brexit What you may need to do to continue working and operating in the aviation industry after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 14 January 2019 From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Contents Requirements for aviation businesses operating in Europe […]
Public Sector Procurement Guidance
Public-sector procurement after a no-deal Brexit Information for public authorities, businesses and other organisations on the outcome for public procurement policy in a no-deal Brexit scenario. Published 14 January 2019 From: Cabinet Office Contents Public procurement – the current framework After no-deal Brexit What will change for contracting authorities and entities What contracting authorities need […]
Trading Timber Guidance
Trading timber: imports and exports if there’s no Brexit deal Prepare for the rules that will apply to buying and selling timber and timber products if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 22 January 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Rules from 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) Importing timber for […]
Reach Guidance
How to comply with REACH chemical regulations How to comply with the EU’s REACH chemical regulations when you’re using, making, selling or importing chemicals in the EU, and how to prepare for Brexit. Published 23 September 2015 Last updated 23 January 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Register […]
Erasmus & ESC Guidance
Erasmus+ and ESC in the UK if there’s no Brexit deal If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, funding is available from the government to underwrite all successful bids for UK applicants submitted to the Erasmus+ programme and European Solidarity Corps while we are still in the EU, where planned projects can continue. […]
Pesticides Regulation Guidance
How to comply with pesticide regulations after Brexit Make sure you meet regulations when using, producing or placing pesticides on the market after the UK leaves the EU. Published 29 January 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs After EU Exit on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020), EU law will no longer apply. New laws […]
Schools Guidance [UK]
EU exit: no deal preparations for schools in England Published 31 January 2019 Contents Background EU, EEA EFTA and Swiss nationals and the EU Settlement Scheme New arrivals School places Preparations as an employer, including the recognition of teaching qualifications for EEA and Swiss nationals Checking for EEA regulating authority teacher sanctions or restrictions Travel […]
Higher Education Guidance
EU exit: no deal preparations for higher education institutions Published 31 January 2019 Contents Background EU, EEA EFTA and Swiss nationals and the EU Settlement Scheme New arrivals Student finance Data protection EU Funding Mutual recognition of professional qualifications Travel to the EU Preparations as an employer and business Study in the EU Background Leaving […]
Further Education Guidance
EU exit: no deal preparations for FE and apprenticeship providers Published 31 January 2019 Contents Background EU, EEA EFTA and Swiss nationals and the EU Settlement Scheme New arrivals Eligibility for places and funding Preparations as an employer Data protection European Social Fund Erasmus+ Travel to the EU Background Leaving the EU with a deal remains the […]
Importing Nuclear Material Guidance
Importing relevant nuclear materials from the EU if there’s no Brexit deal: licensing requirements Published 31 January 2019 Contents When you need a licence How to apply for a licence If a Brexit deal is reached Further information If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, businesses will need to apply for an import […]
Lorry & Goods Drivers Guidance
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit: lorry and goods vehicle drivers What truck and lorry drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 14 January 2019 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: […]
Bus & Coach Drivers Guidance
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit: bus and coach drivers What bus and coach drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 14 January 2019 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department […]
Taking a Lorry Abroad
Taking a lorry abroad You need a valid passport, the correct driving licence and must comply with EU rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph use. Passports All vehicle drivers, passengers and any crew members must have a valid passport. Visas You do not need a visa for entry into other EU member states if you hold an EU passport, but you […]
Intellectual Property Guidance
Guidance Intellectual property after Brexit Parts of UK intellectual property (IP) law will change when the UK leaves the EU. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents What your business needs to do now How this will affect your business if there’s a deal How this will affect your […]
European and Domestic Funding Guidance
European and domestic funding after Brexit When the UK leaves the EU there may be changes to how UK organisations, such as charities, businesses and universities are funded. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents What your business needs to do now Further information The government has guaranteed that […]
Aerospace Sector Guidance
The aerospace sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Regulation and standards European and domestic funding Your employees Trade associations It’s important that […]
Automotive Sector Guidance
The automotive sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Regulation and standards Your employees Trade associations It’s important that your business plans for […]
Retail Sector Guidance
Guidance The retail sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Regulations and standards Your employees Personal data Trade associations It’s important that your […]
Construction Sector Guidance
Guidance The construction sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Your employees Trade associations It’s important that your business plans for changes ahead […]
UK Conformity Assessment Cert Guidance
Using the UKCA marking if the UK leaves the EU without a deal Published 2 February 2019 Contents When to use the UKCA marking Using the UKCA marking Using the CE marking Further information The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new UK product marking that will be used, subject to parliamentary approval, for certain goods […]
Driving Guidance
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 25 October 2018 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, […]
Food and Drink Names Guidance
Protecting food and drink names if there’s no Brexit deal What food and drink producers with ‘geographical indication’ (GI) protection need to know if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 5 February 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Rules from 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) Use of UK GI logos […]
Personal Data Guidance
Using personal data after Brexit When the UK leaves the EU there may be changes to the rules governing the use of personal data. Published 6 February 2019 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and Information Commissioner’s Office Contents What is personal data What your business or organisation […]
Trading CITES Species Guidance
Trading CITES-listed species through UK ports and airports after Brexit Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals or plants, or their products, if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 16 January 2019 Last updated 7 February 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & […]
Road Haulage Permit Guidance
ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow. Published 26 November 2018 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents About the permits If the […]
Ozone Deleting Gases Guidance
Guidance Using and trading fluorinated gas and ozone-depleting substances: rules and processes if the UK leaves the EU with no deal Updated 11 February 2019 Contents UK regulation of F gas and ODS from 30 March 2019 New quota systems for F gas (hydrofluorocarbons – HFCs) and ODS HFC quota system Transferring and authorising quota […]
Export Import Guidance
Exporting and importing goods if the UK leaves the EU without a deal Import and export processes that UK businesses trading with the EU would need to follow in the event that the UK exits the EU without a deal. Published 4 December 2018 From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Overview Checklist of things you’ll […]
Plant Health Approval Facilities Guidance
Approval and operation of Plant Health Inspection Facilities at Place of First Arrival if there’s no Brexit deal How facilities for plant health controlled commodities imported into England and Wales from non-EU countries via roll on roll off terminals can get designation if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 19 December 2018 […]
Gas Sector Guidance
Gas markets and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 12 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Markets and trade Energy and climate Importing and exporting Your employees Personal data Trade associations Your business may […]
Electricity Sector Guidance
Guidance The electricity sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 12 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Markets and trade Energy and climate Importing and exporting Your employees Personal data Trade associations Your […]
Chemical Sector Guidance
The chemicals sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, and you are a company that makes, supplies or uses chemicals, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 13 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Regulation and standards […]
Electronic & Machinery Sector Guidance
The electronics, machinery and parts sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 13 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Regulation and standards Your employees Trade associations Your business may need […]
Professional & Business Sectors Guidance
The professional and business services sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 13 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Your employees Personal data Operating in the EU Importing and exporting Trade associations Your […]
Space Sector Guidance
The space sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 13 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Public procurement Importing and exporting Your employees Digital and data Trade associations Your business may need to […]
Consumer Goods Sector Guidance
The consumer goods sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 13 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Your employees Regulations and standards Trade associations Your business may need to make […]
Science R &D Sector Guidance
The science, research and innovation sector and preparing for a no-deal EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business, university, research institute or other research organisation. Published 14 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents European and domestic funding Your […]
Aviation Security Guidance
Aviation security for passengers and cargo if there’s no Brexit deal How possible changes to aviation security would affect businesses and passengers if the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no deal. Published 24 September 2018 Last updated 14 February 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Contents Aviation security […]
Financial Services Guidance
Banking, insurance and other financial services if there’s no Brexit deal: information for financial services institutions Updated 15 February 2019 This information is for financial services institutions. We expect the majority of people will see limited, or no, difference after the UK leaves the European Union (EU), and will be able to use and rely […]
Financial Services EEA Residents Guidance
Banking, insurance and other financial services if there’s no Brexit deal: information for people living in the EEA Updated 15 February 2019 Contents 1.Regardless of where you live, if you… 2.If you live in the EU, Norway, Liechtenstein or Iceland and you… 3.Financial advice 4.Staying safe from scams This guidance is for people or businesses […]
Financial Services UK Residents Guidance
Banking, insurance and other financial services if there’s no Brexit deal: information for UK residents and businesses Updated 15 February 2019 Contents 1.Regardless of where you live, if you… 2.If you live in the UK and you… 3.If you are a business in the UK and you… 4.Financial advice 5.Staying safe from scams This guidance […]
Organs Tissues & Cells Guidance
Quality and safety of human organs, tissues and cells if the UK leaves the EU without a deal What you need to do to ensure continued use of human organs, tissues and cells (including reproductive cells) if the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) without a deal. Published 15 February 2019 From: Department […]
Organic Food Trading Guidance
Trading and labelling organic food if there’s no Brexit deal Understand the rules that will apply to you when producing, processing, labelling and trading organic food if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 18 February 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Rules from 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) Certificates and […]
Animal & Food Imports
Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS): guidance How to use the UK’s new notification system to import animals and animal products from non-EU countries. Published 20 February 2019 From: Animal and Plant Health Agency Contents When IPAFFS will be available to use Before you start How to create a notification on IPAFFS […]
Steel and Metal Manufacturing Guidance
Steel and other metal manufacturing and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 20 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Trade remedies Energy and climate Your employees Trade associations Your business may […]
Farming Sector Guidance
The farming sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU on 29 March without a Brexit deal, there may be changes that affect your arable, livestock or horticulture farming business. Published 18 February 2019 Last updated 21 February 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents […]
Legal Professionals Guidance
1. Overview Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, a responsible government must plan for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020), there will be no system of reciprocal arrangements under which UK lawyers […]
Excise Guidance
Moving and declaring excise goods if the UK leaves the EU without a deal If the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) without a deal there’ll be changes to how businesses trading in excise goods (alcohol, tobacco and certain oils) move and declare these goods. Published 22 February 2019 From: HM Revenue & […]