Category: Various Controls [UK]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exporting or importing objects of cultural interest from 1 January 2021 Updated 2 October 2019 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 […]

Contents Controlled goods Exporting military items Exporting firearms to the EU Exporting dual-use items Exporting civil nuclear material Exporting goods that could be used for torture or capital punishment What you can do next Controlled goods Controlled goods are regulated through a system of export licensing and include: military items dual-use items (items with both […]