HERTFORDSHIRE GLOBAL
Chamber Export team
continues to help companies export goods worldwide For any companies which import goods from Europe to distribute here, you should be aware that from 1 January 2023 these goods will require the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark. This regime is a new product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain. 60
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he months are rolling along at breakneck speed, and we are, incredibly, already into the new financial year with Easter been and gone. Brexit continues to throw up new challenges (27 countries with 27 import policies) and we continue to field a variety of questions and queries relating to that, along with the sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Please do not forget we are here to help and will do our best to resolve any problems you may have. We are finding, on a positive note, that there do seem to be solutions to most of them. And to prove the point that trade is still very much alive and flourishing, in the first three months of the year, the Export team at the Chamber has helped over 200 companies export just over £125 million of goods worldwide. In other news, we are working alongside Dacorum Borough Council on an exciting International Trade support project, whereby we are identifying companies based in the Dacorum area, who are either new to exporting and need help along the exporting road or who are currently exporting but would like to do more. At the time of writing, we still have some spaces available so if anyone in the Dacorum region would like to be considered for the project, please do contact johnwoodruffe@hertschamber.com We would love to hear from you.
The 12-month long project comprises a combination of training courses, expert advice and potentially a virtual trade mission to an overseas location. All we ask in return is your 100% commitment. For any companies which import goods from Europe to distribute here, you should be aware that from 1 January 2023 these goods will require the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark. This regime is a new product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain. It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking and, like the CE mark, demonstrates that all the requirements of the legislation have been met. Exporting companies must be ready to use the UKCA marking from 1 January 2023 for most goods, although you should look to use the UKCA marking as soon as possible. There is an exception for medical devices, which must use the UKCA marking by the 1 July 2023. For further information please refer to www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukcamarking We are planning more webinars with overseas Chambers and Embassies in the coming weeks. These will include Egypt and some South and Central American countries. Dates are being finalised but they will be widely advertised.
