Sign up for food safety alerts
If there is a problem with food on the market the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will issue a food alert. You can sign up to get alerts by email. What you need to know Start nowon FSA website Before you...
View ArticleGenerating low carbon energy
Using renewable energy sources that will reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the UK’s energy mix. Calculating Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) An explanation of how the number of ROCs issues to...
View ArticleFinding commodity codes for import and export duty
Search the online Trade Tariff tool for commodity codes. Commodity codes classify goods for import and export so that you pay the right tax and duty and follow regulations. You must have a commodity...
View ArticleNational energy infrastructure planning
Regulatory processes in energy, including how to get consents. Consents and planning applications for national energy infrastructure projects Guidance on regulations covering new power generating...
View ArticleFraud and international trade
Contact the UK’s national fraud reporting centre Action Fraud if you’ve been a victim of fraud or you need advice. Fraud is taking money or goods by deceiving others. Examples of fraud concerning...
View ArticleEnergy security
Planning for energy supplies to meet future demand while maintaining quality and safety. 2050 Pathways Exploring how the UK can meet the 2050 emission reduction target using the web-based 2050...
View ArticleGovernment help for exporters
1. Export finance and insurance UK Export Finance (also known as the Export Credits Guarantee Department) is the UK’s official export credit agency. It helps UK exporters by ‘underwriting’ bank loans...
View ArticleInvesting in UK energy
Business opportunities arising from new projects in energy including new field developments and decommissioning. Policy impacts on prices and bills How costs to the consumer are affected by changes in...
View ArticleOil and gas exploration and production
UK oil fields: guidance for onshore and offshore operators including PONs, access to and decommissioning of installations and pipelines. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative The Extractive...
View ArticleImporting and exporting by post
1. Importing by post What you have to declare and pay in customs duty, excise duty or import VAT depends on the value and type of the goods you’re importing. Importing by post includes goods you’ve...
View ArticleLicence Amusement permit (Northern Ireland)
It is not currently possible to apply online for this licence. Please contact your local authority. Overview You must have an amusement permit if you want to operate gaming machines in your premises....
View ArticleImporting and exporting food
1. Overview Importing food Most food and drink products imported from the EU have no restrictions. Most regulations are for food and drink that are imported from countries outside the EU. In this case...
View ArticleImporting plants and fresh produce using the PEACH system
You must use the PEACH system (Procedure for Electronic Application for Certificates) to import certain plants, fruits and vegetables from non-EU countries. What you need to know Start nowon the Defra...
View ArticleApply for a list of deaths registered in the UK
You can apply to get a weekly list of registered deaths in the UK if you’re part of an approved organisation. The information can only be used for: preventing offences detecting offences investigating...
View ArticleIncoterms (International Commercial Terms)
1. Overview International Commercial Terms (‘Incoterms’) are internationally recognised standard trade terms used in sales contracts. They’re used to make sure buyer and seller know: who is...
View ArticleReport tobacco or alcohol tax evasion
Report a business to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if they’re selling tobacco or alcohol without paying the full UK Excise Duty. Report tobacco and alcohol fraud using the Customs Hotline form or by...
View ArticleShipping dangerous goods
1. Overview If you want to transport dangerous goods, there are rules on how to pack and label them and the training your staff must have. Training You may also need to have a Dangerous goods safety...
View ArticleShipping goods
1. In the UK You need do the following when transporting goods by road: follow the rules on drivers’ hours have the right driving licence follow the traffic rules for HGV drivers If you’re...
View ArticleStarting to export
1. Overview If you plan to start exporting, you’ll need to follow the rules depending on whether your goods or services are going to a country: in the EU outside the EU outside the EU via an EU...
View ArticleStarting to import
1. Overview To import goods into the UK from outside the European Union (EU) or move them from another EU country you have to: find the correct commodity code for your goods pay VAT in some cases fill...
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