|
Lack of Export Health Certificate for hatching eggs and day-old chicks
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
A lack of an Export Health Certificate was a barrier for the export of cats and dogs to Argentina
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Ovine genetic material import licences to Argentina now granted to UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Bovine semen import licences to Argentina now granted to UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Recognition needed of university degrees on a national scale in Argentina
|
Financial and professional services |
Argentina |
|
Enforcement needed for e-commerce in Argentina
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
Argentina |
|
E-commerce legislation needed in Argentina
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
Argentina |
|
The definition of whisky in the Argentinian Food Code posed a potential barrier for Scotch whisky producers in the UK
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Recognition needed of Scotch Whisky as a Geographical Indicator in Argentina affecting UK alcoholic drinks
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Insufficient clarity of warning label and standards affecting Scotch whisky
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Excise duty exemptions for domestic alcoholic drinks in Argentina
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Argentina's food code defines ginger beer as containing alcohol
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Scotch whisky import tariff now reduced from 35% to 20% in Argentina
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Organic products not recognised in Argentina's food standards code
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Change of regulations on maximum and minimum number of condoms allowed per package in Argentina
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Argentina |
|
Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors
|
All sectors |
Argentina |
|
Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade
|
All sectors |
Argentina |
|
Discretionary approval of non-automatic import licences ('SIMIs') in Argentina
|
All sectors |
Argentina |
|
Outdated Export Health Certificate for equines prevents exports to Argentina
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Removal of VAT on electric vehicle exports to Armenia until January 2022
|
Automotive |
Armenia |
|
Australia's luxury car tax affects UK exporters
|
Automotive |
Australia |
|
Australian alcohol excise tax
|
Food and drink |
Australia |
|
Work or training permit was required for UK to Austria visitors for over 5 days
|
All sectors |
Austria |
|
Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors
|
All sectors |
Austria |
|
Complex rules and regulation surrounding establishment of international schools
|
Education and training |
Bahrain |
|
Supplementary duty applied in Bangladesh affecting UK exporters of consumer goods
|
Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
|
Ineffective enforcement of intellectual property rights in Bangladesh
|
Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
|
UK clothing exporters unable to apply for export incentives in Bangladesh
|
Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
|
Applications for 2014 Cross Border Higher Education Act in Bangladesh on hold
|
Education and training |
Bangladesh |
|
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Certificates issuance Process in Bangladesh affecting UK Businesses
|
Financial and professional services |
Bangladesh |
|
Restriction on exporting pharmaceuticals to Bangladesh
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Bangladesh |
|
Tax uncertainty affects profitability of UK businesses in Bangladesh
|
All sectors |
Bangladesh |
|
Lack of clarity in application of customs valuation rules
|
All sectors |
Bangladesh |
|
Additional licensing requirements for alcohol exports to Belarus
|
Food and drink |
Belarus |
|
Contract registration needed at banks in Belarus for export orders exceeding 3000 Euros
|
All sectors |
Belarus |
|
British lawyers were not able to practice law in Belgium
|
Financial and professional services |
Belgium |
|
No recognition of 3rd country (UK) auditors in Belgium affected UK auditors
|
|
Belgium |
|
Lack of an urban plan to support UK investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Mining |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|
Non-harmonised veterinary certificates for export of composite products prevented exports of health supplements from UK to Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|
Competition policies and laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina deter UK investment
|
Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|
Whisky stuck at customs because of address mismatch on documents
|
|
Brazil |
|
Lack of Export Health Certificate for live ovine and caprine animals for breeding prevented exports to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Requirement in Brazil to list poultry export premises affecting UK food exporters/investor
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Export Health Certificate for pigs for breeding can now be issued to UK agrifood businesses exporting to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Export Health Certificate for ovine semen and embryos can now be issued to UK agrifood businesses exporting to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Complex sanitary requirements for UK businesses exporting live poultry and poultry genetics to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Porcine semen exports from the UK to Brazil now resolved
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
UK service providers were unable to access the vehicle safety certification market in Brazil
|
Automotive |
Brazil |
|
Regulatory framework for bilingual education in Brazil
|
Education and training |
Brazil |
|
Regulatory framework needed for offshore wind in Brazil
|
Energy |
Brazil |
|
Limits of overseas investment for closed pension funds in Brazil
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Limitations on legal service exports to Brazil
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Risk retention levels of Brazilian firms affecting UK financial services
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Lack of clear regulatory guidelines for overseas investments of pension funds in Brazil
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Differentiation between admitted and occasional reinsurers in Brazil now resolved, benefiting UK exporters/investors
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Divergence of analytical parameters for compliance in Brazil affecting the UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors for whisky
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
UK's dairy inspection system not currently recognised by Brazil
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Certificate of origin requirement in Brazil, affecting UK food and drink exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
UK exports of poultry products to Brazil not allowed due to sanitary inspection not being recognised
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Divergent regulation for classifying and labelling blended whisky in Brazil affecting UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Tariffs levied on whisky in Brazil, affecting UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
New plant species needing inclusion in ANVISA's 'positive list' to enable more types of UK tea brands to be sold to Brazil
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
No Geographic Indication (GI) protection for Scotch Whisky in Brazil
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Restrictive requirements making it difficult for UK animal product businesses to be export to Brazil
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Permanent regulatory framework needed for telemedicine services in Brazil
|
Healthcare services |
Brazil |
|
Tariffs on leisure boats exported to Brazil
|
Maritime |
Brazil |
|
Regulation on maximum number of condoms allowed per package in Brazil affecting UK pharmaceuticals exporters/investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Brazil |
|
UK companies face high costs with leaflet requirement for all over-the-counter medicines sold in Brazil
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services |
Brazil |
|
Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil
|
All sectors |
Brazil |
|
UK and EU's method for collecting edible blood is not accepted by the CFIA in Canada
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Certification requirements affect UK car exports to Canada
|
Automotive |
Canada |
|
Delays at the Port of Montreal affecting UK exports to Canada
|
Construction, Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Canada |
|
UK defence exporters limited by the Canadian Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy
|
Defence |
Canada |
|
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification needed for electrical products
|
Energy, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering |
Canada |
|
Accountants cannot use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation in Canada without membership of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)
|
Financial and professional services |
Canada |
|
High regulatory burden on UK insurance firms operating in Canada
|
Financial and professional services |
Canada |
|
UK reinsurance firms deterred by high collateral requirements in Canada
|
Financial and professional services |
Canada |
|
Complex nutritional labelling requirements for imported food and drinks in Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Ban on selling spirits (alcoholic drinks) in take-out and delivery orders in Quebec affecting exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Packaging and labelling requirements for alcoholic drinks affect UK exports to Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) affecting UK exports of food products to Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Fortifications required for simulated meat products exported to Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Vodka Classification restricted certain beverage alcohol products to be labelled as Vodka in Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Different classifications of blood products affecting access to Export Heath Certificates for UK black pudding producers
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Canada |
|
Short deadlines affecting UK companies bidding for infrastructure contracts in Canada
|
Maritime, Railways, Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction |
Canada |
|
Lengthy process to approve medicines and medical devices in Canada
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Medical devices and equipment |
Canada |
|
Local recruitment requirements for business tax incentives in Quebec
|
Technology and smart cities |
Canada |
|
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada
|
All sectors |
Canada |
|
Process authorising pharmaceuticals, food and drink, cosmetics and chemicals exports to Chile
|
|
Chile |
|
Lengthy approvals process for veterinary products and pet foods exported to Chile
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Chile |
|
Cosmetics exports from the UK to Chile restricted due to complex and costly registration and testing procedures
|
Consumer and retail |
Chile |
|
Condoms exported from the UK to Chile need double certification
|
Consumer and retail, Healthcare services |
Chile |
|
Consignment of UK frozen meat from UK company retained by Chilean authorities
|
Food and drink |
Chile |
|
Double certification for a broad number of electrical goods affecting UK exports to Chile
|
Mining, Automotive, Energy, Medical devices and equipment, Technology and smart cities |
Chile |
|
Animal testing required on UK exported cosmetic products into China
|
|
China |
|
Restrictions on UK feed additives exports to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
Restrictions on UK live brown crabs exports to China due to excessive non-compliant testing results for cadmium
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export king scallops to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export non-live spider and velvet crabs to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export plant-based pet food to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export meat-based pet food to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export herring roe to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export poultry to China due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ban
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export hops to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export trout to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export cherries to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export goat and sheep dairy products to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
Certification and testing of vehicle imports in China affecting UK exporters
|
Automotive |
China |
|
Ban on foreign ownership of Chinese TV production companies
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Overseas content limited to 30% on Chinese video-streaming sites
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Two-month wait for new UK TV formats to gain approval in China
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Restrictions on content published by overseas firms online in China
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
China's ban on UK investment in most audio-visual products and online music services remains
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Ban on foreign investment in digital publication and production of audio-visual products
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Quota on overseas productions for satellite television in China
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Barriers to exporting UK professional qualifications to China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Restrictive requirements for UK early years teachers to work in China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Lack of recognition for UK Further Education colleges in China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Exemptions not granted by the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants for courses and exams of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Participation in the Chinese biofuel market
|
Energy |
China |
|
China's standard setting process for renewable energy policies limits participation of overseas businesses
|
Energy, Environment |
China |
|
UK investment in China's legal services is prohibited
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK law firms face discriminatory taxation in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
Equity caps limit UK ownership of life insurance businesses in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
Equity caps limit UK ownership of health insurance businesses in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK lawyers not permitted to sit China's bar exam
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK law firms not permitted to practise Chinese law in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
Time restrictions on overseas law companies opening further representative offices in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
Restriction on overseas access to design licenses affecting UK architecture and engineering exporters/investors in China
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services, Construction, Advanced engineering |
China |
|
UK exports of live langoustines to China
|
Food and drink |
China |
|
UK pork producers suspended from exporting to China over COVID-19 outbreaks
|
Food and drink |
China |
|
UK exports of pork trotters to China
|
Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export lamb meat to China
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
China's Government Procurement Law
|
Sports economy |
China |
|
Construction of horse racing courses in China is restricted
|
Sports economy |
China |
|
Difficulty gaining recognition of sports qualifications in China
|
Sports economy, Education and training |
China |
|
Insufficient protection for live sport game broadcasting
|
Sports economy, Technology and smart cities |
China |
|
Licensing restrictions on overseas telecommunication services in China
|
Technology and smart cities |
China |
|
Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China
|
All sectors |
China |
|
Colombia required certain certification for UK alcoholic exports
|
|
Colombia |
|
Lack of Regulatory framework for Open Banking in Colombia
|
|
Colombia |
|
Requirements to recognise UK businesses international experience for infrastructure public tenders in Colombia
|
Airports, Construction, Railways |
Colombia |
|
Validation procedures of personnel education and experience for public procurement tenders in Colombia
|
Airports, Construction, Railways, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
|
Financial indexes required for participating in public procurement bids in Colombia
|
Airports, Construction, Railways, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
|
Liability cap for infrastructure public tenders in Colombia would encourage UK exporters/investors from participating in the process
|
Construction, Railways, Airports, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
|
Timescales and scope for public infrastructure tenders in Colombia
|
Construction, Railways, Airports, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
|
Lack of regulatory framework for cargo drone activities in Colombia
|
Consumer and retail, Security |
Colombia |
|
Regulatory framework needed for offshore wind in Colombia to facilitate the presence of UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Colombia |
|
No regulatory framework for emerging green hydrogen market prevents access for UK investors and exporters in Colombia
|
Energy, Environment |
Colombia |
|
Clear taxonomy needed for the issuance of green bonds, as well as the lack of requirements for institutional investors to invest in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliant bonds or assets
|
Financial and professional services |
Colombia |
|
Requirements for foreign asset management companies to do business in Colombia
|
Financial and professional services |
Colombia |
|
Process for approving alcohol exports in Colombia
|
Food and drink |
Colombia |
|
Discriminatory application of the 'exploitation rights royalty' for alcoholic spirits drinks exported to Colombia
|
Food and drink |
Colombia |
|
Lack of standardised procedures for sanitary registry of biopharmaceuticals in Colombia
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Colombia |
|
Pharmaceutical certificates used for UK products rejected in Colombia
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Colombia |
|
Colombian betting industry regulations do not allow 'international liquidity'
|
Sports economy |
Colombia |
|
Publicity tax legislation for spirits in Colombia
|
All sectors |
Colombia |
|
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK
|
All sectors |
Colombia |
|
Lack of Export Health Certificate for the export of in vivo and in vitro bovine embryos to Costa Rica
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Costa Rica |
|
Invalid Good Manufacturing Practices certification for cosmetic products exported to Costa Rica
|
Consumer and retail |
Costa Rica |
|
Regulations restrict UK dairy product exports to Costa Rica
|
Food and drink |
Costa Rica |
|
Lack of comprehensive cost-benefit evaluation for medical products in Costa Rica disadvantages UK exporters
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Costa Rica |
|
Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica
|
All sectors |
Costa Rica |
|
UK companies could not establish a commercial presence in Denmark
|
All sectors |
Denmark |
|
Value Added Tax for mature cheese exported to the Dominican Republic
|
Food and drink |
Dominican Republic |
|
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Ecuador
|
All sectors |
Ecuador |
|
Disease control measures restricted UK poultry exports to Egypt
|
|
Egypt |
|
EL Salvador transferred the Geographical Indication for Scotch whisky from the EU to UK
|
Food and drink |
El Salvador |
|
French language requirements for the Toubon Law affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Technology and smart cities |
France |
|
Uneven application of intellectual property rights and quality standards in Ghana may affect UK exporters
|
Consumer and retail, Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
Ghana |
|
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana
|
All sectors |
Ghana |
|
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in Grenada
|
Education and training, Advanced engineering, Environment, Water, Energy |
Grenada |
|
Guatemalan procurement for public tenders overly complicated for UK companies
|
Construction |
Guatemala |
|
Public Private Partnership (PPP) legislation limits PPP opportunities for UK businesses in Guatemala
|
Maritime, Railways, Energy, Airports, Construction |
Guatemala |
|
No export health certificate (EHC) for poultry fat exports from the UK to Honduras
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Honduras |
|
UK exports of alcoholic drinks made from malt to Honduras subject to higher import tax
|
Food and drink |
Honduras |
|
Hong Kong Institute of Architects not recognising programmes by UK universities
|
Education and training |
Hong Kong |
|
Delay in approval of capital assistance loans for international schools.
|
Education and training |
Hong Kong |
|
Tax on spirits affects UK exports to Hong Kong
|
Food and drink |
Hong Kong |
|
Complex regulations on dairy products reducing UK exports' shelf life in Hong Kong
|
Food and drink |
Hong Kong |
|
UK Export Health Certificates for Hong Kong
|
Food and drink |
Hong Kong |
|
Unclear regulations for telemedicine in Hong Kong
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Hong Kong |
|
Iceland introduced legislation allowing UK companies to export fresh meat
|
Food and drink |
Iceland |
|
India was not recognising UK higher education qualifications
|
|
India |
|
Lack of agreed Export Health Certificate (EHC) preventing the export of Ovine and Caprine Genetics to India.
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
India |
|
Lack of agreed Export Health Certificate (EHC) preventing the export of UK Cattle for breeding.
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
India |
|
Stringent conditions for export of bovine semen to India
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
India |
|
Permanent registration needed for polyhalite and ensuring that testing standards in the UK are recognised and accepted by the Government of India
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Chemicals |
India |
|
Clear guidance needed on registration of industrial biocides exported to India
|
Chemicals |
India |
|
Disparity in the corporate tax rate applied to domestic and international companies in India
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Indian insurance and pension funds cannot invest their funds overseas
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Restrictions relaxed on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Indian insurance sector
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Restrictions on UK law firms operating in India
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Banks required to lend to priority industry sectors impacting UK financial services in India
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Order of preference for Indian businesses restricts foreign re-insurance companies
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Restriction on overseas audit companies to operate in India and sign audit reports for Indian companies
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Restrictions on overseas architectural practices operating in India
|
Financial and professional services, Construction |
India |
|
UK Exporters are unable to export Pome Fruits to India due to the requirement for Methyl bromide fumigation
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Restriction on the Supply of Imported Products to Canteen Stores Department Outlets
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Increases in the excise duty affecting imported Spirits in certain Indian states.
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Shelf life requirements for UK food products exported to India
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Labelling restrictions on UK food and drink products exported to India
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Export health certificate to enable UK exporting of whey powder to India
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
India |
|
Lack of notice provided for price revisions in the pharmaceuticals sector.
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
India |
|
Mandatory in-country testing and certification for telecoms equipment exported to India
|
Technology and smart cities |
India |
|
Compulsory registration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products impacting UK exporters/investors to India
|
Technology and smart cities |
India |
|
India imposes tariff and duty charges on some ITA products and demonstrators
|
Technology and smart cities |
India |
|
Bulk Scotch whisky exports from the UK to Indonesia restricted
|
|
Indonesia |
|
Export requirements for live animals into Indonesia: COVID-19
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Indonesia |
|
Approval of UK poultry exports needed in Indonesia
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Indonesia |
|
Accessing airport public private partnerships (PPP) in Indonesia
|
Airports, Construction |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictive requirements for toy exports to Indonesia
|
Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictions/prohibitions on exporting finished textiles products into Indonesia
|
Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictions on bicycle, footwear and electronics exports to Indonesia
|
Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
|
UK exporters face certification issues for cosmetic products
|
Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictions on overseas higher-education institutions in Indonesia
|
Education and training |
Indonesia |
|
Uneven application of qualifications standards in Indonesia, and lack of harmonisation with UK qualifications
|
Education and training |
Indonesia |
|
Complex renewable energy procurement scheme in Indonesia limits UK access to tenders
|
Energy |
Indonesia |
|
Foreign ownership restrictions affecting UK exporters and investors in Indonesia
|
Energy, Construction, Financial and professional services, Technology and smart cities, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Education and training, Healthcare services |
Indonesia |
|
UK lawyers face barriers and high pro bono requirement in Indonesia
|
Financial and professional services |
Indonesia |
|
UK insurers restricted by Indonesian data and recovery requirements
|
Financial and professional services |
Indonesia |
|
Alcohol sales through online platforms banned in Indonesia
|
Food and drink |
Indonesia |
|
Non-recognition of international testing standards in Indonesia affects UK exports
|
Food and drink, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Airports, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictions on the online distribution of food and drugs in Indonesia affecting UK exporters
|
Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Pre-shipment inspections in Indonesia affect UK exporters
|
Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
Unclear halal certification requirements in Indonesia
|
Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Healthcare services, Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
|
Multi-Centre Clinical Trial Hurdles affecting UK exporters in Indonesia
|
Healthcare services |
Indonesia |
|
Overseas shipping vessels cannot be registered in Indonesia
|
Maritime |
Indonesia |
|
Local Content Requirement in pharmaceuticals affecting UK exporters in Indonesia
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Clarity needed on patent licencing in Indonesia
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Current tendering process for public procurement of pharmaceuticals in Indonesia affecting UK exports
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Local representation requirements for digital businesses in Indonesia
|
Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
UK IT exporters face new Indonesian regulations which will block IMEIs
|
Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
UK exporters to Indonesia face widespread local content requirements
|
Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail, Automotive, Defence, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Energy, Advanced engineering, Medical devices and equipment, Construction, Maritime, Financial and professional services, Chemicals |
Indonesia |
|
Local presence requirements in Indonesia affecting UK exporters/investor
|
All sectors |
Indonesia |
|
Expatriate workers restricted in Indonesia
|
All sectors |
Indonesia |
|
UK exporters affected by Iranian import ban on finished goods
|
Consumer and retail |
Iran |
|
Traffic light labelling for all food products in Israel affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Israel |
|
UK exports to Israel incurring tariffs when goods contain EU inputs
|
All sectors |
Israel |
|
Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel
|
All sectors |
Israel |
|
Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports
|
All sectors |
Israel |
|
No agreement to export UK oysters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Agreement needed to permit bovine semen exports
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Some restrictions on UK Beef to Japan remain
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Agreement needed to permit UK beef exports in Japan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Agreement needed to permit UK poultry exports in Japan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Lifted ban on UK beef exports to Japan opens up market to UK lamb
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Restrictions on vaccine exports to Japan affected UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Engine identification requirements in Japan also cover exports of UK electric motors
|
Automotive |
Japan |
|
English translation of Electricity Business Act opens way for UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Japan |
|
No English-language guidance for Japan’s offshore wind project auctions
|
Energy |
Japan |
|
Japanese language requirement for wind turbine parts certification process in Japan affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Energy, Maritime |
Japan |
|
Stringent registration requirements for overseas lawyers in Japan
|
Financial and professional services |
Japan |
|
Labelling issue preventing export of UK sausages
|
Food and drink |
Japan |
|
Japan’s fluoride content regulations for toothpaste and mouthwash not harmonised with UK
|
Food and drink, Consumer and retail, Healthcare services |
Japan |
|
Prescription restrictions on new pharmaceuticals in Japan affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Japan |
|
Counterfeit alcoholic beverages affecting UK exporters in Jordan
|
Food and drink |
Jordan |
|
Arabic food labelling in Jordan affecting UK food exporters
|
Food and drink |
Jordan |
|
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities
|
All sectors |
Kenya |
|
Delay to mining board reinstatement prevented UK mining in Kosovo.
|
Mining |
Kosovo |
|
Kuwait has now accredited British Engineering qualifications
|
Advanced engineering, Energy |
Kuwait |
|
Restrictions on Retail Banking
|
Financial and professional services |
Kuwait |
|
5% tax retention for UK businesses in Kuwait
|
Financial and professional services |
Kuwait |
|
Local authority health certificates for food and drink exports rejected at port in Kuwait
|
Food and drink |
Kuwait |
|
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts
|
All sectors |
Kuwait |
|
Reputational risk to UK alcoholic beverage brands from counterfeiting in Lebanon
|
Food and drink |
Lebanon |
|
UK whisky exports potentially affected by Malaysian regulations
|
|
Malaysia |
|
Packaging regulations for export of UK cabbages
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Malaysia |
|
Production and distribution of counterfeit automotive lubricants
|
Automotive, Chemicals |
Malaysia |
|
Restrictions on setting up supermarket and convenience stores
|
Consumer and retail |
Malaysia |
|
Regulatory inconsistencies delay UK film and TV production companies
|
Creative industries |
Malaysia |
|
Limitations on higher education online teaching and delivery
|
Education and training |
Malaysia |
|
Compliance requirements for foreign financial institutions
|
Financial and professional services |
Malaysia |
|
Restrictions on UK re-insurance businesses
|
Financial and professional services |
Malaysia |
|
New tax stamps and labelling requirements for Scotch Whisky
|
Food and drink |
Malaysia |
|
Slow approvals for UK pork exports
|
Food and drink |
Malaysia |
|
Delays for drug approvals
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Malaysia |
|
Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules
|
All sectors |
Malaysia |
|
Anti-dumping measures on the import of steel beams to Mexico posed potential barrier for UK exporters
|
Advanced engineering, Construction |
Mexico |
|
Mexican Export Health Certificate for UK wheat
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Mexico |
|
Set and measure quality standards for skills in Mexico
|
Education and training |
Mexico |
|
FinTech secondary legislation now provides greater certainty for UK financial services exporters/investors to do business in Mexico
|
Financial and professional services |
Mexico |
|
Allulose approval needed in Mexico affecting UK food and drink exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
Monopoly practices in food and drink industry impact UK craft beers brands market access
|
Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
Labelling requirements for alcoholic drinks exported to Mexico
|
Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
UK not allowed to export bovine embryos and poultry to Mexico
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Mexico |
|
Lack of a predictable framework on Mexican Health Technology Assessment (HTA) cause issues for UK exporters
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Medical devices and equipment |
Mexico |
|
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors
|
All sectors |
Mexico |
|
Sampling and testing alcohol before and during exports in Mongolia
|
Consumer and retail |
Mongolia |
|
Expiry date requirements for food products exported to Mongolia
|
Food and drink |
Mongolia |
|
Effective enforcement of Intellectual Property needed for alcohol exports and other products like automotive engines to Mongolia
|
Food and drink, Automotive |
Mongolia |
|
High investment level requirements affecting UK investors/exporters to Mongolia
|
Mining, Energy |
Mongolia |
|
State monopoly in energy sector impacting UK exports and investment in Morocco
|
Energy |
Morocco |
|
Difficulty obtaining land approvals impacting UK exporters/investors to Morocco
|
Energy, Education and training, Consumer and retail |
Morocco |
|
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco
|
All sectors |
Morocco |
|
Lack of regulation for UK Higher Education course in Myanmar
|
Education and training |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Banking restrictions for overseas businesses in Myanmar
|
Financial and professional services |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Restrictions on spirit exports to Myanmar
|
Food and drink |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Lack of market entry for overseas businesses in Myanmar's railway sector
|
Railways |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Ban on UK exports of luxury items including wine and spirits to Nepal: COVID-19
|
Food and drink |
Nepal |
|
Ban on importing luxury and non-essential goods into Nepal
|
Food and drink, Consumer and retail, Automotive |
Nepal |
|
Restrictive housing regulations in New Zealand affecting UK investors and exporters
|
Construction |
New Zealand |
|
Significant requirements for gaining recognition of UK qualifications in New Zealand
|
Financial and professional services, Education and training |
New Zealand |
|
Norway provided clarity on the education and experience requirements for Skilled Worker permits
|
Energy |
Norway |
|
Average processing times for Norwegian Skilled Worker permits have been reduced
|
Energy, Advanced engineering |
Norway |
|
Rules on UK board members in Norwegian companies
|
All sectors |
Norway |
|
Late and delayed payments from Omani Government ministries
|
|
Oman |
|
Lack of effective enforcement of intellectual property rights has negative impact on UK exports to Pakistan
|
Education and training, Consumer and retail, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Pakistan |
|
Mandatory halal certification and nutritional information in Urdu on UK food exports to Pakistan
|
Food and drink |
Pakistan |
|
No export health certificate (EHC) to export UK ovine semen to Paraguay
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Paraguay |
|
Lack of Export Health Certificate for trout ova from Northern Ireland
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Peru |
|
Inadequate regulatory framework for public procurement of infrastructure projects in Peru
|
Construction, Advanced engineering, Railways |
Peru |
|
Regulation needed for electric vehicles and charging stations in Peru affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Peru |
|
Reform of public procurement processes in Peru is needed to encourage more UK companies to enter the market
|
Financial and professional services, Railways, Healthcare services, Advanced engineering, Airports, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Construction |
Peru |
|
Tax on alcoholic spirits drinks in Peru affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Peru |
|
UK exports of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to Peru's social security programme
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Peru |
|
Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment
|
All sectors |
Peru |
|
UK companies granted increased investment opportunities in the Philippines offshore wind market
|
Financial and professional services |
Philippines |
|
Restriction on UK cattle and meat exports to the Philippines
|
Food and drink |
Philippines |
|
Stringent requirements for overseas contractors working in the Philippines
|
Maritime, Railways, Airports, Construction, Advanced engineering |
Philippines |
|
Lengthy railway product certification process in Poland affects UK exporters/investors
|
Railways |
Poland |
|
Tender and Performance Bonds
|
|
Qatar |
|
Recognition of UK degrees and professional qualifications
|
Construction, Education and training |
Qatar |
|
Age restrictions for teachers and school workers in Qatar
|
Education and training |
Qatar |
|
Change in regulations: Import of cheese into Qatar
|
Food and drink |
Qatar |
|
Labelling in Arabic required for goods exported to Qatar
|
Food and drink |
Qatar |
|
Delays for fresh produce on arrival in Qatar
|
Food and drink |
Qatar |
|
Import registration and testing of non-pharmaceutical vitamins and wellbeing products
|
Healthcare services |
Qatar |
|
UK notarised documents not recognised in Romania
|
Financial and professional services |
Romania |
|
Long approval times for new medicines in Romania affecting UK exporters
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Romania |
|
Adequate time needed for invitations to tender to supply vaccines in Romania to enable UK exporters to bid
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Romania |
|
Ban on British Beef
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Lack of regulatory and standards for agri-food exports to Saudi Arabia
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Saudi Arabia require list of UK food producers to grant export licences
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Ban on chicken imports due to non-recognition of the UK's regional measures for Avian influenza outbreaks
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Broadcast Piracy in Saudi Arabia
|
Creative industries |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Saudi Arabia does not recognise totally online qualifications
|
Education and training |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Restrictions on foreign business service outsourcing
|
Financial and professional services |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Saudi Arabian ban on pork and pork products affects UK exporters
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Foreign investment is restricted in certain sectors in Saudi Arabia
|
Food and drink, Security, Healthcare services, Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail, Railways, Maritime, Energy, Airports, Medical devices and equipment, Defence, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Creative industries |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Third party testing required on exported electricals and electronic devices to Saudi Arabia
|
Technology and smart cities |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Requirements for product safety and quality marking in Saudi Arabia
|
Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Chemicals, Construction, Education and training |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Saudi Arabia Data Transfer Requirements
|
All sectors |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Excise duty on imported spirits was higher than on local spirits, disadvantaging UK products
|
Food and drink |
Serbia |
|
Stringent contract terms for government construction projects in Singapore affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Construction, Railways, Water, Technology and smart cities |
Singapore |
|
Lack of recognition for ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification in Singapore affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Financial and professional services |
Singapore |
|
Lack of clarity in South African infrastructure procurement affecting UK exporters and investors
|
|
South Africa |
|
Avian influenza ban on poultry from the EU impacting UK exporters in South Africa
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
South Africa |
|
Prohibitive regulations governing certification of vehicle licence plate manufacturers in South Africa
|
Automotive |
South Africa |
|
The South African Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) backlog of medicine registration and variation applications
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
South Africa |
|
Restrictions on live brown crab exports from the UK to Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
Lengthy approval requirements for UK exports of animal and plant exports into South Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
Large test samples of saffron and cured ham affect UK exports to South Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
South Korea prohibits imports of gelatine and collagen made from either UK cattle bones or from foreign-origin cattle material
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
South Korea |
|
Requirements for chemicals exported to South Korea
|
Chemicals |
South Korea |
|
Permanent country of origin marking affects UK ceramic exports to South Korea
|
Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
|
Stringent safety certification requirements affecting children's goods exports to South Korea
|
Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
|
Stringent testing regime affects UK tableware and household goods exports to South Korea
|
Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
|
Stringent qualification requirements for UK legal consultants in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Restrictions on overseas law firms practicing in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Overseas financial technology (fintech) firms are excluded from sandbox schemes in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Stringent licence requirements for overseas financial services and remittance businesses in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Restrictions on back office sharing in South Korea affect UK exporters/investors
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Stringent restrictions on non-English qualified lawyers in overseas law firm offices in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Clear regulation needed on marketing overseas funds in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Pesticides maximum residue limit affecting UK exports of food and drink to South Korea
|
Food and drink |
South Korea |
|
Stringent alcohol labelling requirements in South Korea affecting UK exporters
|
Food and drink |
South Korea |
|
Ban on UK beef exports in South Korea
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
Sri Lanka imposes import restrictions due to COVID-19
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Sri Lanka |
|
New tariff on cars exported to Sri Lanka
|
Automotive |
Sri Lanka |
|
Restrictions on outward investment by Sri Lanka due to COVID-19
|
Financial and professional services |
Sri Lanka |
|
Higher tariffs for alcohol imported to Sri Lanka from the UK.
|
Food and drink |
Sri Lanka |
|
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in St Lucia
|
Advanced engineering, Education and training, Water, Energy |
St Lucia |
|
Restrictions put on UK chilled and frozen food exports to Sweden
|
|
Sweden |
|
UK printing companies can no longer take orders for printing services from the Swiss government
|
Creative industries |
Switzerland |
|
Taiwan has accepted new UK aviation certification
|
|
Taiwan |
|
UK application for Taiwanese recognition of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) regionalisation
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Taiwan |
|
Market access application for UK lamb exports to Taiwan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Taiwan |
|
Mutual recognition of organic equivalence
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Taiwan |
|
Approval of UK pork exports in Taiwan
|
Food and drink |
Taiwan |
|
UK working vessels in Taiwan offshore wind farm need permits
|
Maritime, Energy |
Taiwan |
|
Licence applications for chemical substances and construction materials in Thailand
|
Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Construction |
Thailand |
|
Inconsistent certification requirements for fish exports from the UK to Thailand
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Lengthy application and authorisation procedures for animal and plant product exports to Thailand
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
New rules affect UK tyre exports to Thailand
|
Automotive |
Thailand |
|
Common Effective Preferential Tariff scheme in Thailand affecting UK exporters
|
Automotive |
Thailand |
|
Vehicle standards in Thailand affecting UK exporters
|
Automotive, Advanced engineering |
Thailand |
|
Complex regulations for cosmetic exports to Thailand
|
Chemicals, Healthcare services |
Thailand |
|
Labelling requirements for cosmetic exports to Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Chemicals, Healthcare services |
Thailand |
|
High tariffs on alcoholic drinks affect UK exports to Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Counterfeit alcohol products affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Restrictive advertisement requirements for alcohol affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Restrictions on alcohol sales in Thailand affect UK exporters
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Packaging and labelling requirements for wine and beer affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Restrictive advertising requirements in Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services |
Thailand |
|
Government procurement and supplies management act in Thailand affecting UK exporters
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Construction |
Thailand |
|
Preferential treatment of state-owned pharmaceutical firms in Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services |
Thailand |
|
Unclear selection process for the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in Thailand
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Thailand |
|
Inconsistent registration standards affect UK medical device exports into Thailand
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Medical devices and equipment |
Thailand |
|
Stringent licence requirements for telecommunications businesses in Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Technology and smart cities, Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services, Creative industries |
Thailand |
|
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Inconsistent custom procedures affecting exports to Thailand
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Many areas of work denied to UK citizens in Thailand
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Lack of legislation regarding parallel imports of pharmaceutical products in Trinidad and Tobago
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services |
Trinidad and Tobago |
|
Product registration for new pharmaceutical products in Trinidad and Tobago affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services |
Trinidad and Tobago |
|
Import regulation changed to allow the export of UK dairy genetics to Turkey
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Turkey |
|
New Export Health Certificate allows UK exports of feedstuff with animal-origin ingredients to Turkey
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Turkey |
|
Mandatory conversion of overseas business revenues into local currency in Turkmenistan
|
Airports |
Turkmenistan |
|
High level of local content requirement for Turkmenistan affecting UK investors/exporters
|
Airports, Energy |
Turkmenistan |
|
Local shipment process for UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
|
Energy |
Turkmenistan |
|
Requirement for original stamped and signed documents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
|
Financial and professional services |
Turkmenistan |
|
Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
|
All sectors |
Turkmenistan |
|
UK investors blocked from Uganda’s electricity transmission sector
|
|
Uganda |
|
New Export Health Certificate allows exports of UK fish and fishery products to Ukraine
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Ukraine |
|
Language requirements for product labelling on cosmetics
|
Chemicals, Consumer and retail |
Ukraine |
|
Trademark infringement in Ukraine affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Consumer and retail, Education and training, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Ukraine |
|
Lack of alternative (to animal testing) methods for cosmetics testing
|
Food and drink, Consumer and retail |
Ukraine |
|
The United Arab Emirates was not recognising UK higher education qualifications
|
|
United Arab Emirates |
|
UAE accepts new Seafood Export Health Certificate
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United Arab Emirates |
|
Lack of recognition of UK professional qualifications
|
Education and training |
United Arab Emirates |
|
Additional nutritional information required on food and drink labelling in the United Arab Emirates
|
Food and drink |
United Arab Emirates |
|
New regulation requiring Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) for yogurts, milk products and juices in the United Arab Emirates
|
Food and drink |
United Arab Emirates |
|
Inconsistent application of intellectual property rights and regulations
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
United Arab Emirates |
|
UK exporters need to have a local partner for companies established outside of Freezones in UAE
|
All sectors |
United Arab Emirates |
|
In-state preference for procurement of printed materials in Florida, USA
|
|
United States |
|
Local firms preferred for government procurement of manufactured goods in Florida, USA
|
|
United States |
|
Preference for domestically produced steel in government procurement in Louisiana, US.
|
Advanced engineering |
United States |
|
Professional qualification requirements affecting service exports from the UK to the United States
|
Advanced engineering, Financial and professional services, Construction, Education and training |
United States |
|
Market access barriers arising from the Fly America Act (1974)
|
Aerospace |
United States |
|
Restriction on foreign ownership of airlines in the United States
|
Aerospace, Financial and professional services |
United States |
|
Pest risk assessments delay UK plant exports to the United States
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United States |
|
Preference for local timber and lumber procurement in Alaska, USA
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail |
United States |
|
Adapting vehicles to US safety standards costly for UK exporters
|
Automotive |
United States |
|
Uncertain emission standards for cars in some states in the USA
|
Automotive, Environment |
United States |
|
Preference given to local firms for construction of public and institutional buildings in Florida, USA
|
Construction |
United States |
|
Restriction on steel exports for road or bridge infrastructure projects from the UK to New York, United States
|
Construction, Airports, Railways, Maritime |
United States |
|
Restrictions on exports to casino gaming operators from UK to Louisiana, United States
|
Consumer and retail |
United States |
|
Tariff on parquet flooring affecting UK exports to the United States
|
Consumer and retail |
United States |
|
Local benefit requirement for offshore wind procurement in the United States
|
Energy |
United States |
|
The Lacey Act: import declaration requirements for plant and wood exports from the UK to United States
|
Environment |
United States |
|
Public Procurement Portal in the State of South Carolina, United States is now accessible from UK based IP address.
|
Financial and professional services |
United States |
|
UK exporters face restrictions to office supply procurement for Louisiana State Government, USA
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
United States |
|
Limited recognition of UK credentials for professional engineers in the US
|
Financial and professional services, Advanced engineering |
United States |
|
Sheep and goat meat market access to the United States
|
Food and drink |
United States |
|
Complex tests delay UK imports of poultry meat and egg to the United States
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United States |
|
Local agent requirement affecting food and drink exports from the UK to the United States
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United States |
|
Permit requirements affect UK dairy exports to the United States
|
Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United States |
|
Permit requirements for veterinary biologics in the United States affecting UK exporters
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
United States |
|
Domestic preference for government procurement in Wyoming, United States
|
All sectors |
United States |
|
Domestic preference for government procurement contracts in Hawaii, United States
|
All sectors |
United States |
|
Multiple registration of food and drink products exported to Uruguay
|
Food and drink |
Uruguay |
|
Whisky exports from the UK to Uruguay subject to Specific Internal Tax 54% on the customs value
|
Food and drink |
Uruguay |
|
Lack of a Health Technology Assessment Agency in Uruguay affecting UK life sciences exporters/investors
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Uruguay |
|
Inability to use foreign currency to fix price in the contract and underdeveloped hedge market limiting the company to attract experts from different countries.
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Advanced engineering |
Uzbekistan |
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High import duties on cars exported to Uzbekistan
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Automotive |
Uzbekistan |
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Issuing of certification for exported goods to Uzbekistan
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Construction, Mining |
Uzbekistan |
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Lack of recognition for UK teaching qualifications in Vietnam
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Education and training, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services |
Vietnam |
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Offshore wind Feed-In-Tariff requirements in Vietnam affecting UK exporters/investors
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Energy |
Vietnam |
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License requirements for solar power developers in Vietnam
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Energy |
Vietnam |
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Restrictive capacity cap in Vietnam to connect solar to power grids affecting UK energy sector exporters/investors
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Energy |
Vietnam |
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Lack of regulation for overseas financial technology businesses in Vietnam
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Financial and professional services |
Vietnam |
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Limits on overseas reinsurance companies in Vietnam
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Financial and professional services |
Vietnam |
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Long marketing authorisation for pharmaceutical products in affecting UK exporters in Vietnam
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Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
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Local clinical trial requirements for all new vaccine registrations in Vietnam
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Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
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Lack of guidance on establishing Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam
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Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
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Additional requirements for pharmaceuticals registration in Vietnam affecting UK exporters
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Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
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Ownership not possible for majority of agricultural land in Zimbabwe (only leasing)
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Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Zimbabwe |
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State electricity monopoly and monopsony in Zimbabwe limits the market for UK companies
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Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy |
Zimbabwe |
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UK investors face challenges around property rights which inhibits capital investment and financing of renewable projects in Zimbabwe
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Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy |
Zimbabwe |
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High inflation affecting power purchase agreements in Zimbabwe
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Energy |
Zimbabwe |
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No clear and standardised process for UK power producers to develop Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Zimbabwe
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Energy |
Zimbabwe |
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Slow licensing process restricts access for UK independent power producers in Zimbabwe
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Energy |
Zimbabwe |
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Wrong customs classifications given to renewable power equipment imported into Zimbabwe
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Energy, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Zimbabwe |
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Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |