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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-B627P9

Stringent testing regime affects UK tableware and household goods exports to South Korea

in South Korea

Trade barrier summary

South Korea's current safety testing requires an entire set of products to be tested, even if all items in the set are made from the same materials. This issue adversely affects high-quality bespoke producers.

Sectors affected

  • Consumer and retail

Resolved

No

Date reported

12 October 2018

Last updated

17 December 2020

Public ID

PID-B627P9

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