Stringent testing regime affects UK tableware and household goods exports to 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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