As of 19th June 2026, a significant shift in EU consumer law came into force: the introduction of the mandatory “withdrawal button” for e-commerce. While at first glance this may sound like a small UX update, it represents a major compliance obligation, especially for UK exporters selling into the EU
The European Union’s decision to abolish the €150 de minimis customs duty exemption from 1st July 2026 has attracted significant attention across the e‑commerce and trade sectors. At first glance, the change appears to introduce new costs and complexity for UK exporters. However, viewed in a broader global context, it
For those of you new to the Middle East territory, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Customs Union unites Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates into a single economic territory; so UK companies have access to all of these markets under this one Free Trade Agreement
A once-in-a-generation shake-up In May 2023, the European Commission unveiled what it called the most ambitious overhaul of EU customs rules since 1968. That’s not just policy-speak, it genuinely signals a major reset in how goods move into the EU. At its core, the EU Customs Reform is about bringing
What is the Lacey Act? Originally enacted in 1900 and expanded through the Food, Conservation and Energy Act 2008, the Lacey Act is designed to combat the trafficking of illegally sourced wildlife, fish and plants. The 2008 amendments significantly broadened its scope by: In essence, the Act links access to
The EU continues to refine its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) framework, introduced under Regulation (EU) 2023/956, with a new draft implementing act that focuses on how carbon pricing paid outside the EU is recognised. Published for feedback between 13th May and 10th June 2026, this draft act is a
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