UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter

Code of practice for app store operators and app developers Page summary: This code of practice sets out minimum security and privacy requirements for app store operators and app developers. Change made: An updated version of the Code of Practice has been added to this page. This is the latest version.

Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators Page summary: Find a customs agent or fast parcel operator to help you with import and export declarations. Change made: The customs agents list has been updated with one addition, one amendment and one removal.

Export of non-ruminant processed animal proteins and rendered fats not intended for human consumption to Chile: certificate 8713 updated Page summary: Apply online to export non-ruminant poultry, porcine and equine PAPs derived from protein, including pure or mixed viscera meals, meat and bone meal, feathermeal and oils or fats to Chile not intended for human consumption. Change made: Guidance notes…

Import risk categories for animals and animal products imported from the EU to Great Britain, from 31 January 2024 Page summary: Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (TOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from the EU to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and the import rules for each category. Change made: We’ve updated the…

Note: The comment under UKCA marking (excluding medical devices etc.) that if UK Designated standards have restrictions that aren’t included in the EU Harmonised standards, then designated standards take precedent, even though they’re not recognised for CE conformity assessment. See sector guidance for further details.   This means that although CE marked goods are recognised for the GB market, Manufacturers/Importers…

Businesses approved to export to the EU Page summary: Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved to export to the EU and find out what your TRACES number is. Change made: Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.   Accredited Trusted Trader Scheme pilot Page summary: How to…

  Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring Page summary: Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and in the UK. C Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues