Trade barriers in All locations

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Title Sector Location
Bovine semen import licences to Argentina now granted to UK exporters Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Argentina
Ovine genetic material 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
Recognition needed of Scotch Whisky as a Geographical Indicator in Argentina affecting UK alcoholic drinks 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
Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade All sectors Argentina
Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors All sectors Argentina
Discretionary approval of non-automatic import licences ('SIMIs') in Argentina All sectors 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
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
Porcine semen exports from the UK to Brazil now resolved 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
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
Export Health Certificate for pigs for breeding can now be issued to UK agrifood businesses exporting 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
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
Limitations on legal service exports to Brazil Financial and professional services Brazil
Limits of overseas investment for closed pension funds in 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
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
Divergence of analytical parameters for compliance in Brazil affecting the UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors for whisky 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
UK exports of poultry products to Brazil not allowed due to sanitary inspection not being recognised 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
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
UK not permitted to export non-live spider and velvet crabs 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 plant-based pet food to China 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 herring roe 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
Restrictions on UK feed additives exports to China Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets 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
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 trout to China 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
Certification and testing of vehicle imports in China affecting UK exporters Automotive China
Overseas content limited to 30% on Chinese video-streaming sites Creative industries China
Ban on foreign ownership of Chinese TV production companies 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
Barriers to exporting UK professional qualifications to China Education and training China
Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise 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
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
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
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
UK law firms face discriminatory taxation 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 pork trotters to China Food and drink China
UK exports of live langoustines 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
Financial indexes required for participating in public procurement bids in Colombia Airports, Construction, Railways, Advanced engineering Colombia
Validation procedures of personnel education and experience for public procurement tenders 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
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
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
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
Tax stamp measure affecting alcoholic drinks exports to the Dominican Republic Food and drink Dominican Republic
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
Difficulties accessing French Olympic procurement opportunities Sports economy France
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
UK Export Health Certificates for Hong Kong Food and drink 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
Unclear regulations for telemedicine in Hong Kong Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment Hong Kong
India was not recognising UK higher education qualifications 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
Lack of agreed Export Health Certificate (EHC) preventing the export of Ovine and Caprine Genetics 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
Barriers in the music industry e.g. licensing and copyright terms affecting UK exporters/investors to India Creative industries India
Restrictions on UK law firms operating in India Financial and professional services India
Restrictions relaxed on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Indian insurance sector Financial and professional services 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
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
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
UK Exporters are unable to export Pome Fruits to India due to the requirement for Methyl bromide fumigation Food and drink India
Lack of notice provided for price revisions in the pharmaceuticals sector. Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology India
Export health certificate to enable UK exporting of whey powder to India Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology 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
Mandatory in-country testing and certification for telecoms equipment exported to India 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
UK exporters face certification issues for cosmetic products Consumer and retail Indonesia
Restrictions on bicycle, footwear and electronics exports to Indonesia Consumer and retail Indonesia
Restrictions/prohibitions on exporting finished textiles products into Indonesia Consumer and retail Indonesia
Restrictive requirements for toy exports to Indonesia Consumer and retail Indonesia
Uneven application of qualifications standards in Indonesia, and lack of harmonisation with UK qualifications Education and training Indonesia
Restrictions on overseas higher-education institutions in Indonesia 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 insurers restricted by Indonesian data and recovery requirements Financial and professional services Indonesia
UK lawyers face barriers and high pro bono requirement in Indonesia 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
Current tendering process for public procurement of pharmaceuticals in Indonesia affecting UK exports Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Indonesia
Local Content Requirement in pharmaceuticals affecting UK exporters in Indonesia Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Indonesia
Localisation requirements affecting UK pharmaceuticals exporters in Indonesia Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Indonesia
Clarity needed on patent licencing in Indonesia 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
Some restrictions on UK Beef to Japan remain 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
Agreement needed to permit bovine semen exports Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Japan
No agreement to export UK oysters Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Japan
Agreement needed to permit UK poultry exports in Japan Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Japan
Agreement needed to permit UK beef exports in Japan 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
Arabic food labelling in Jordan affecting UK food exporters Food and drink Jordan
Counterfeit alcoholic beverages affecting UK exporters in Jordan Food and drink Jordan
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities All sectors Kenya
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 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
Slow approvals for UK pork exports Food and drink Malaysia
New tax stamps and labelling requirements for Scotch Whisky 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
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
Monopoly practices in food and drink industry impact UK craft beers brands market access Food and drink Mexico
Allulose approval needed in Mexico affecting UK food and drink exporters/investors 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
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
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
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
Change in regulations: Import of cheese into 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
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 British Beef 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
Restriction on overseas financial and investment products affecting UK exporters and investors Financial and professional services South Africa
Inconsistent application and withholding of taxes in South Africa is affecting UK exporters and investors Financial and professional services South Africa
Legal framework protecting investment in South Africa affecting UK exporters needs updating Financial and professional services South Africa
Customs procedures causing delays in UK exports of medical equipment to South Africa Healthcare services South Africa
Lack of enforcement of pharmaceuticals regulations affecting UK exports to South Africa Healthcare services South Africa
The South African Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) backlog of medicine registration and variation applications Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology South Africa
Inconsistent enforcement of ISO standards for pump manufacturing affecting UK exporters to South Africa Mining South Africa
Customs delays affect UK originating imports to South Africa All sectors South Africa
Exchange controls in setting up contracts affecting UK exporters/investors in South Africa All sectors South Africa
Restrictions and difficulties in transferring money to and from South Africa is affecting UK exporters and investors All sectors South Africa
Lack of enforcement of customs procedures for samples of new exports from the UK to South Africa All sectors South Africa
Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa All sectors 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
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 qualification requirements for UK legal consultants in South Korea 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
Restrictions on overseas law firms practicing 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
Mutual recognition of organic equivalence Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink Taiwan
Market access application for UK lamb exports to Taiwan 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
Production line inspection and product testing in Thailand affects UK exports Construction, Chemicals, Automotive, Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail Thailand
Packaging and labelling requirements for wine and beer 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
Counterfeit alcohol products affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand Food and drink Thailand
Restrictions on alcohol sales in Thailand affect UK exporters Food and drink Thailand
High tariffs on alcoholic drinks affect UK exports to 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
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers All sectors Thailand
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors 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
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector All sectors Thailand
Product registration for new pharmaceutical products in Trinidad and Tobago affecting UK exporters/investors Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services Trinidad and Tobago
Lack of legislation regarding parallel imports of pharmaceutical products in Trinidad and Tobago Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Healthcare services Trinidad and Tobago
New Export Health Certificate allows UK exports of feedstuff with animal-origin ingredients to Turkey Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Turkey
Import regulation changed to allow the export of UK dairy genetics 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
UK exporters face restrictions to office supply procurement for Louisiana State Government, USA Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services United States
Sheep and goat meat market access to the United States Food and drink 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
Complex tests delay UK imports of poultry meat and egg 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. Advanced engineering Uzbekistan
High import duties on cars exported to Uzbekistan Automotive Uzbekistan
Issuing of certification for exported goods to Uzbekistan Construction, Mining Uzbekistan
Lack of recognition for UK teaching qualifications in Vietnam Education and training, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services Vietnam
Offshore wind Feed-In-Tariff requirements in Vietnam affecting UK exporters/investors Energy Vietnam
License requirements for solar power developers in Vietnam Energy Vietnam
Restrictive capacity cap in Vietnam to connect solar to power grids affecting UK energy sector exporters/investors Energy Vietnam
Limits on overseas reinsurance companies in Vietnam Financial and professional services Vietnam
Lack of regulation for overseas financial technology businesses in Vietnam Financial and professional services Vietnam
Long marketing authorisation for pharmaceutical products in affecting UK exporters in Vietnam Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Vietnam
Local clinical trial requirements for all new vaccine registrations in Vietnam Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Vietnam
Lack of guidance on establishing Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Vietnam
Additional requirements for pharmaceuticals registration in Vietnam affecting UK exporters Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Vietnam
Ownership not possible for majority of agricultural land in Zimbabwe (only leasing) Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Zimbabwe
UK investors face challenges around property rights which inhibits capital investment and financing of renewable projects in Zimbabwe Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy Zimbabwe
State electricity monopoly and monopsony in Zimbabwe limits the market for UK companies Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy Zimbabwe
High inflation affecting power purchase agreements in Zimbabwe Energy Zimbabwe
No clear and standardised process for UK power producers to develop Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Zimbabwe Energy Zimbabwe
Slow licensing process restricts access for UK independent power producers in Zimbabwe Energy Zimbabwe
Wrong customs classifications given to renewable power equipment imported into Zimbabwe Energy, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Zimbabwe
UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment All sectors Zimbabwe

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