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The UK will replace its current export control system, SPIRE, with a new digital licensing service called LITE in September 2024. This update aims to streamline the export license application process for UK exporters.
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The UK is set to further enhance the Windsor Framework's Green Lane system. This update aims to simplify trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, addressing challenges that have arisen since Brexit.
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Accurate commodity codes are essential for seamless international trade. Binding Tariff Information (BTI) can offer certainty, but it's not without risks. Expert advice can help businesses navigate the complexities of commodity codes, ensuring accuracy and mitigating potential risks.
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The European Green Deal outlines a roadmap for Europe to become climate-neutral by 2050, addressing urgent climate change challenges through environmental protection, economic transformation, and social equity.
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A new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is expected to take effect in the last quarter of 2024. The PPWR aims to reduce packaging waste and boost recycling.
The European Union has confirmed that its new Entry/Exit System (EES) will launch on 12 October 2025. This comprehensive reform aims to modernise checks at the EU's external borders and promote information-sharing across member states. The system had originally been scheduled to begin on 10 November 2024, but was postponed due to technical and operational readiness issues.
On the 12th of July 2023, a new EU battery regulation was approved by the EU. This regulation aims to strengthen the functioning of the EU internal market, promote a circular economy, and reduce environmental and social impacts throughout all stages of battery life cycle.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted temporary changes in how movement certificates were issued in the EU and Turkey. The success of electronic certificates with digital signatures or scans has led the EU and Turkey to permanently adopt this method for A.TR certificates within their Customs Union, starting July 8th, 2024.
The European Union imposes import duties on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. This action follows in response to unfair subsidies received by Chinese BEV producers, creating unfair competition for European manufacturers.
