Infringing Goods Goods which infringe intellectual property may not be imported into the EU, released for free circulation, exported, re-exported or placed in a suspensive arrangement. An application can be made to the customs authority for the detection and destruction of goods infringing intellectual property. The legislation applies to counterfeit and pirated goods, breaches of […]
Category: Various Controls [Ire]
Controlled Imports
Various Controls The importation of some goods of certain goods is subject to prohibitions, restrictions or licensing. The reasons for the restrictions and prohibitions vary. Agricultural products The Common Agricultural Policy provides that most imports of agricultural products require a licence. The Department of Agriculture issues import licences. Different sections of the Department deal with licences in […]
EU Market Surveillance
EU Market Surveillance (Non-Food) Market surveillance is designed to ensure that non-food products on the EU market do not endanger European consumers and workers. It seeks to ensure the protection of other public interests such as the environment, security and fairness in trade. It includes actions such as product withdrawals, recalls and the application of […]
Controlled Exports
Quotas The EU applies tariffs and quotas on certain products originating outside the EU. The Schedule of Customs Duties indicate the quotas and eligibility for preferential tariff for the relevant goods. There are annual limits on the amounts that may be imported or may be imported at preferential rates (either reduced or zero). They apply […]
EU Sanctions
Article 29 Treaty on European Union Article 29 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) allows the Council of the EU to adopt sanctions against governments of non-EU countries, non-state entities and individuals (such as terrorists) to bring about a change in their policy or activity. Under Article 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning […]
Firearm Pass UK No Deal Notes
Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) The European Firearms Pass (EFP) is a form of passport for firearms and is designed for use by those who are travelling with their firearms between EU countries. EFPs are issued by the EU country in which a firearm owner is resident. You do not need an EFP if you are travelling within […]
Export of Dual Use Items to UK EU Preparedness
Reasons for and objectives of the proposal The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, if the Withdrawal Agreement1 is not ratified, the Unions’ primary and secondary law will cease to apply […]
Textile Labelling
Guidance Textile labelling after Brexit Advice for manufacturers and retailers on textile labelling if there’s a no-deal Brexit. Published 14 August 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Stay up to date Labelling requirements Responsibility for labelling Applying for a new textile name or manufacturing tolerance Stay up to date The UK […]
EU Withdrawal Note IP Customs Enforcement
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified […]
EU Withdrawal Note Import/ Export Licences
Brussels, 25 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF IMPORT/EXPORT LICENCES FOR CERTAIN GOODS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that […]
Dual Use Export Controls EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL TRADE Brussels, 16 September 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 21 March 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF DUAL-USEEXPORT CONTROLS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a “third country”.1 The Withdrawal […]
Civil Explosives EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMEs DIRECTORATE-GENERAL MIGRATION AND HOME AFFAIRS Brussels, 24 August 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (“explosives for civil use” – REV1) dated 22 November 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF EXPLOSIVES FOR CIVIL USE AND EXPLOSIVES […]
Cultural Goods EU Guidance 2021
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF CULTURAL GOODS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a “third country”. 1 The Withdrawal Agreement2 provides for a transition period ending on 31 December 2020. Until that date, EU law in its entirety […]
Recreational Watercraft Eu Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SME’s Brussels, 25 June 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 5 April 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF RECREATIONAL CRAFT AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European […]
Pyrothechnic
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMEs Brussels, 6 July 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 25 September 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has […]
Cosmetics EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMES Brussels, 13 March 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (REV1) dated 18 July 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and […]
Industrial Products
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMEs DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR JUSTICE AND CONSUMERS DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENERGY Brussels, 13 March 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (REV1) dated 22 January 2018 and the Q&A document dated 1 February 2019 NOTICE […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trading Timber 2021 UK 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 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period […]