If you import aluminium goods, iron and steel goods, or other goods covered by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2027, then you may need to:
In this guide, I cover the key CBAM regulations and requirements.
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EU and UK product regulations remain similar, yet with crucial differences that must be bridged before you can sell the same products in both markets. In practice, this means that you may need to adjust labels, documentation, and even arrange additional product testing.
In this guide, I’ve prepared several mini case studies highlighting key differences between EU and UK regulations, and how these gaps can be overcome in practice.
Note: This guide does not take Northern Ireland into account. The UK refers to Great Britain in this context.
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Importers and manufacturers of construction products looking to supply their products in the United Kingdom must comply with the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 (CPR 2011), and other regulations.
In this guide, we primarily focus on the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 and provide answers to frequently asked questions about the regulation. However, the guide also mentions other regulations that are relevant to construction products, such as the UK Timber Regulation and the UK REACH Regulation.
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Manufacturers and importers of pet products must adhere to strict requirements and safety standards to supply their products in the United Kingdom. Although these regulations are generally not specific to pet products, the products must still be safe to operate, not contain restricted substances, and comply with other relevant labelling requirements.
In this guide, we list requirements under UK regulations that are applicable to pet products, like the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012.
Note: We do not cover any requirements related to pet food, nor do we cover requirements that apply to packaging.
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Hallmarking generally indicates if certain jewellery and precious metal items have undergone independent testing and verification, and matches the material description. Jewellery over a certain weight sold in the UK that is described as made from gold, silver, platinum or palladium must bear a hallmark applied by an Assay Office.
This guide explains the requirements of the Hallmarking Act 1973, and answers some frequently asked questions concerning hallmarking.
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Planning to sell on Amazon in the UK? In this guide, we explain what you must know about UKCA marking, CE marking, GPSR 2005, REACH and other compliance requirements for Amazon sellers shipping to the United Kingdom.
You will also learn how Amazon seller requirements can differ between Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
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Certain products can only be sold in the United Kingdom if a UK Approved Body (also known as UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies) has been involved in the conformity assessment process. Such products include medical devices, PPE, and products belonging to other categories.
In this guide, we explain how you can find UK Approved Bodies, the tasks they carry out, and how much you can expect to pay. Continue reading UK Approved Bodies: A Complete Guide
UK Approved Bodies are third-party entities that perform steps of conformity assessment procedures according to the requirements of various UK regulations. In this guide, we list several regulations and types of products for which the use of a UK Approved Body is required.
However, note that there may be other regulations and products for which a UK Approved Body is needed.
Electronic products manufactured or imported for sale in the United Kingdom are subject to various labelling requirements. This includes the UKCA mark, and other compliance marks which are inherented from the time the UK was a member of the European Union.
This guide provides an overview of various labelling requirements applicable to electronic and electrical products in the UK.
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This article serves as a step-by-step guide explaining how to affix UKCA marking to products manufactured for the UK market. We break down the process into 5 steps from the point of view of a manufacturer managing the UKCA marking process, with additional instructions for importers.
The 5-step UKCA marking process described in this guide can be broadly applied to the following product categories:
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