India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, aimed at strengthening supply chains and supporting industry compliance with quality control requirements. The order appears to provide transitional arrangements for sectors subject to Quality Control Orders (QCOs), which function as mandatory technical standards and non-tariff […]
Topic Archives:Market Access
India Deploys 1,000 Advisory Personnel to Help Businesses Maximize India-UK CETA Benefits
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to assist businesses in leveraging benefits under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The initiative is aimed at maximizing utilization of the FTA’s provisions by Indian exporters and importers. This follows the conclusion of the India-UK CETA negotiations.
Action Plan for Stabilizing and Upgrading Foreign Investment Utilization issued by MOFCOM, NDRC, and MOF
China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Finance jointly issued an action plan to stabilize and improve foreign investment. The plan likely includes specific measures on market access, investment facilitation, and sector-specific policies for foreign enterprises. This is a formal policy document with named measures affecting foreign capital entry conditions.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 24 (2026): Measures for Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the ‘Measures for Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations,’ establishing a formal framework for conducting security reviews of industrial and supply chains. The regulations likely define procedures, scope, and enforcement mechanisms for supply chain security assessments. This represents a new regulatory tool that could affect market access and trade […]
Notice on Pilot Program for Bonded Testing Outside Comprehensive Bonded Zones
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly issued a notice launching a pilot program allowing bonded testing operations to be conducted outside comprehensive bonded zones. The initiative expands the scope of bonded logistics and processing arrangements under customs supervision. This represents a formal policy change to customs and bonded area regulations.
Minister Tau Hails Signing of MOUs with Standards Regulators as Critical Milestone in China–SA Zero Tariff Trade Agreement
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau signed MOUs with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation covering regulatory compliance and standards, framed as a key milestone in the China–SA zero tariff trade agreement. The MOUs aim to improve standards alignment and facilitate market access under the preferential trade arrangement. The signing marks […]
US Tariffs: Federal Council Reaffirms Commitment to Switzerland–US Joint Statement
Switzerland’s Federal Council published a declaration on 29 June 2026 outlining implementation of further elements of the November 2025 Switzerland-US joint statement aimed at stabilising bilateral trade relations. Switzerland expects reciprocal US commitments in return, while pursuing a comprehensive trade agreement as the long-term goal. The move is tied to managing US tariff pressures on […]
EU Strengthens Foreign Investment Screening Framework
The EU has published updated rules on foreign investment screening, enhancing its capacity to identify and address security and public order risks from foreign investments. The revised framework represents a significant policy update to the EU’s inward investment control regime.
Commission presents Council with EU-Indonesia CEPA and Investment Protection Agreement for signature
The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for signature and conclusion of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) with Indonesia. These agreements mark a significant step toward formalizing bilateral trade and investment relations between the EU and Indonesia.
New EU steel safeguard regulation enters into application to address global overcapacity
A new EU regulation aimed at protecting the steel sector from global overcapacity enters into application on 1 July 2026. The measure is designed to ensure the long-term viability of the strategically important European steel industry. No further details are available in the snippet regarding specific instruments used.