Author name: Andrea Collins

Andrea is a seasoned global trade specialist having spent almost 30 years in the industry. She is a passionate ambassador for UK micro businesses and SMEs having founded Global Trade Department especially to support this hugely important contingent of the global economy. Andrea’s passion is global regulation and customs controls; she works tirelessly to make these potential barriers to trade surmountable for GTD clients and those referred by the DBT, British Chambers, Growth Hubs, and Local Authorities.

The UK–EU Reset: A More Structured, Cooperative Partnership

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The UK–EU reset signals a deliberate move toward a more stable and structured relationship, built around shared strategic interests and new joint commitments. Both sides are working to turn the page on the turbulence of the immediate post‑Brexit period and establish a more predictable, forward‑looking partnership. A New Phase in UK–EU RelationsFollowing the change of …

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EU Digital Product Passports (DPPs) – what? why? when? how?

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If you’ve tuned into any of GTD’s 2025 webinars you’ll have heard us mention EU Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and how they are set to transform product transparency, sustainability, and compliance across EU Member States, Northern Ireland and the EEA markets. So, what are they? Well, DPPs are a cornerstone of the EU’s Ecodesign for …

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Preparing for the forthcoming EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

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If you are a manufacturer of medical devices, machinery, children’s toys, you’ll be familiar with the UKCA and CE mark. Recently the UK Government announced that Great Britain would use the CE mark in perpetuity now, so UKCA and dual marking are no longer a requirement. However, we digress! Focussing on the CE mark for …

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) growing in prevalence within our global supply chains

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving the transformation of our global supply chains. AI-powered technologies like robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics are helping companies automate and optimise their supply chain operations. They are helping supply chain operators to become more efficient and to drive down costs, while making supply chains …

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Formal protection is vital for famous British foods in export markets

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Last month it was reported that some of our most famous Food exports have yet to receive formal protection in Japan, despite the UK-Japan free trade agreement being almost 3 years’ old and heralded by the UK Government at the time as a ‘historic, landmark deal’. The UK Protected Food Names Association reported that some …

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SMEs are integral to us achieving our global sustainable development goals

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COP26 dominated our newsfeeds, radio waves and television screens in November 2021, and rightly so. We are on the verge of no going back; time for ideas and negotiation has passed, we need action. Perhaps influenced by this coverage, but also inspired by a spell in the most spectacular Scottish Highlands, I remember reflecting on …

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What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how does it affect me as an exporter?

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If you have your finger on the pulse regarding sustainability, you’ve likely heard of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) but may still be wondering how it affects you. Quite simply, EPR is an environmental policy that makes producers responsible for the entire life cycle of the products that they introduce onto the market, importantly, from their …

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