The Egyptian government has announced that from 01st October 2022 all deliveries by air freight to Egypt must also be handled via the ACI system (CargoX on the exporter side, Nafeza on the importer side). The system has already been mandatory for deliveries by sea freight since 01st October 2021. Within the framework of ACI, [...]
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) points out that the adaptation of Annex VI also leads to new information requirements for so-called "only representatives" under REACH. Regarding REACH-IT, ECHA provides information for companies on this. The information requirements refer to the manufacturer ("non-EU manufacturer"). Source: DIHK-Germany Further information
The European Commission has opened a consultation on its proposed Ecodesign Regulation on 30 March. This regulation - as part of the so-called Sustainable Product Initiative - would allow for extensive sustainability specifications and information requirements for various products. Companies can participate until 8 June. The next step is for the Council and the EU [...]
From 1 May 2022, Vietnam will introduce the Carnet ATA system and start Carnet operations. The scope of application includes goods used at exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, or similar events. (Source: DIHK) You can find more information on the website of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria (German language only): [...]
According to a binding decision by the Egyptian cabinet, Egypt will only accept letters of credit (LCs) for several goods when conducting import transactions. This decision is aimed at increasing the quality of goods imported from abroad, as well as ensuring the management of the foreign trade system and the protection of local industry. Now [...]
Cybersecurity goods are technologies that enable secret eavesdropping or unauthorised reading. The regulation of new controls for cybersecurity goods could enter into force after the expiry of the objection period on 7 March 2022. This was already included in the Interim Rule of 21st Oct. 2021 for reasons of national security (NS) and counter-terrorism (AT). [...]
Regulation (EU) No 2022/328 of 25 February 2022 published. Article 2 contains an unrestricted export ban on dual-use items, irrespective of the recipient, end-user or intended use, as well as a general prohibition on the provision of technical assistance, brokering services or other services, and on the provision of financing or financial assistance in connection [...]
The European Union (EU) requested consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 20 January regarding Russian export restrictions on timber products. The export restrictions consist of a significant increase in export duties applicable to certain timber products and a drastic reduction in the number of border crossing points through which exports of [...]
New import procedure for organic products in Germany Customs will no longer process organic certificates of inspection (COI) in the future. As of 1 January 2022, the new Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 will apply. In addition, further EU legislation will come into force. Organic import controls will thus be transferred from customs to the organic [...]
the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) The Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) is an IT platform (Register for the goods vehicle movement service - GOV.UK ) operated by the UK government for the purpose of transporting goods into or exporting goods from the UK. Any carrier (transporter, freight forwarder, etc.) entering the UK via a [...]