The UK government has issued a notice detailing import prohibitions on certain goods originating or consigned from Iran into the UK, including Northern Ireland, related to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The notice outlines the scope of sanctioned goods subject to import bans under UK sanctions law.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Italy’s New Decree No. 143/2026 on Environment and Food Packaging: What Vietnamese Businesses Need to Know
Italy has issued Decree No. 143/2026 introducing new environmental and food packaging regulations that affect Vietnamese exporters. The article outlines compliance requirements Vietnamese businesses must meet to maintain market access to Italy. This is relevant under the EVFTA framework governing EU-Vietnam trade.
Lifting of Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Argentina
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Argentina. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza concerns. The removal restores market access for Argentine poultry exports to Japan.
EU Issues Implementation Guidelines for Forced Labour Product Ban Regulation
The EU has issued implementation guidelines for its regulation banning products made with forced labour from the EU market. The guidelines provide practical guidance for businesses and authorities on applying the regulation. This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters who must comply with the new rules.
Country Graduation from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme: India
The UK government has issued a notice on India’s upcoming exit from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which provides preferential tariff access to eligible developing countries. India’s graduation means it will no longer receive preferential tariff rates under the scheme. This represents a concrete change in the UK-India bilateral trade tariff arrangements.
Preference Tier Graduation: Bhutan under UK DCTS
The UK has issued a notice on the preference tier graduation of Bhutan within the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). This affects the preferential tariff treatment Bhutan receives for exports to the UK.
Thai Deputy PM Concludes Substantive Talks with USTR Greer on Tariff Protection for Thailand’s Top Export Market
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met USTR Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2026, reaching substantive conclusions ahead of a Section 301 investigation announcement on structural overcapacity. Both sides reported concrete progress in the negotiations aimed at protecting Thailand’s access to its largest export […]
Suspension of Circular No. 09 on National Technical Regulations for Liquid Milk Products
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the suspension of Circular No. 09, which sets national technical standards (quy chuẩn kỹ thuật quốc gia) for liquid milk products. The suspension affects mandatory technical regulations governing this product category. This measure has direct implications for market access and non-tariff requirements applying to liquid milk imports and […]
Indonesia-Malaysia Commit to Maximizing Implementation of Border Trade Agreement
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Malaysian Minister Johari Abdul Ghani reaffirmed commitment to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, focusing on optimizing the 2023 Border Trade Agreement (BTA) which entered into force on 29 May 2026. The meeting resulted in concrete commitments to maximize BTA implementation between the two countries.
Indonesia Tightens Halal Certification Controls on Imported Products
Indonesia is strengthening controls on halal certification requirements for imported products. This measure introduces stricter regulatory oversight affecting market access for foreign exporters seeking to sell into Indonesia. The policy constitutes a non-tariff measure with significant implications for trade flows into the Indonesian market.