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31 December 2007: Two parallel consultations were launched, the first covering draft proposals for better defining the Scotch whisky geographical indication, and the second on spirit drinks covering enforcement provisions for the new EC Regulation due to come into force in 2008.

ALERT

A service has been set up between Defra and HM Revenue and Customs and managed by HMRC whereby users can register to receive e-mails relating them to trade issues of interest direct to their mailbox. The ALERT system provides timely and relevant information to importers and exporters and allied businesses in the form of emails automatically sent to customers who have signed up to receive it. Register here to receive relevant trade alerts to your mailbox.

Help for exporters

  • Agricultural industry* - The International Agriculture & Technology Centre (IATC) offers support and advice to UK companies in the agriculture and related technologies sector looking for new market opportunities across the globe. (Not a Government website)
  • Food industry* - Food from Britain helps facilitate and generate international business between UK food and drink companies and international buyers.
  • Environmental Industries Sector Unit (EISU)* in UK Trade and Investment has responsibility for promoting the UK environmental industry overseas.
  • Environmental Industries Unit (EIU)* - Joint DTI/Defra unit which promotes the environmental goods and services sector in the UK.
  • Water industry* - The leading organisation representing the collective interests of the UK water and wastewater industry at home and overseas. (Not a Government website)

Import and export regulations

 

Page last modified: 25 September 2008

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