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GPSR Compliance for Exporters: What You Need to Know When Expanding into the EU

This article was written for Go Exporting by 24:Hour Authorised Representatives, specialists in AR services. Expanding into the European Union (EU) offers significant growth opportunities for exporters, but it also comes with regulatory obligations, particularly concerning product safety. The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which strengthens consumer protection and market surveillance, sets stringent requirements for

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How to survive a global trade war

How to survive a global trade war

Where will it end? The US imposes 10% tariffs on the UK, 34% on China… even a tiny island populated only by penguins got the baseline 10% tax rate. Then China retaliated with 34% additional tariffs on US goods, which the US said was a panic move. Where they tread, more are set to follow.

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What Trump’s auto tariffs may mean for UK manufacturers

Mark your diaries for what may be one of the less jovial contenders for a new national holiday in recent history. On the 2nd April, a date branded as ‘Liberation Day’ by President Donald Trump, the United States will impose sweeping 25% tariffs on imported cars and automotive parts.  The controversial measure aims to revitalise

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UK becomes first European country to join the CPTPP

UK becomes first European country to join the CPTPP

The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).  As of 15th December last year, the UK became the first European member with 11 other partners including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The joining of the trade bloc has been marked

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Export volumes plummeted in Q3 last year

Export volumes plummeted in Q3 last year

UK exporters are facing an uphill battle right now as the latest available data for Q3 2024 showed steep declines in export volumes.  Data from the ONS showed a near 10% month-on-month decline in UK goods exports in September alone, which included a 10.9% fall in EU goods exports. Outside the EU, volumes fell by

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Closing out a successfull 2024, and a thank you from the CEO

For many in the corporate world, Friday the 20th will mark the last full working day. Slack and Teams channels are muted, out-of-office messages are switched on, and thank-you emails are sent to key clients, partners, and colleagues. First, let’s spare a thought for the retail workers, the delivery drivers, the medical professionals, logistics, exporters,

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EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

GPSR Deadline – Are You Ready?

The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) became fully enforceable on December 13, 2024. It establishes broad safety standards and procedures that apply to a wide range of non-food consumer goods. Are you ready for the new regulations? The GPSR’s key objectives include: Manufacturers and importers must ensure that each product meets comprehensive safety and traceability standards. This includes adding serial or batch numbers to

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How will 'Trump Tarrifs' impact UK exports_

How will ‘Trump Tariffs’ impact UK exports?

Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election so resoundingly was a shock to almost everyone aside from those who voted for him. The fallout of this year’s race has been far more subdued than in 2021, but for businesses in the UK, and indeed the UK’s entire economy, there was a shock within the noise

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Go Exporting receives commendation from AECCI

Go Exporting receives commendation from AECCI

Go Exporting has received a certificate of appreciation from the Asian Exporters Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AECCI) following a successful engagement in their recent B2B forum. The event was an online forum arranged by AECCI to connect Indian companies with relevant approved experts. Go Exporting was selected as the specialist consultant and approved partner

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WATCH: US SMB’s guide to EU exports

This summer, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson joined Alibaba’s Eric Cross for a webinar examining the opportunities for US firms to trade in the EU.  The talk covered a broad range of topics including industry-specific opportunities, market statistics, administrative structure, key markets and culture and approach.  Watch the webinar in full below.  Find out more

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UK importers creating their own post-Brexit inspection points

An increasing number of UK importers are creating their own internal checkpoints in a bid to overcome post-Brexit border delays as part of the Trusted Trader scheme.  The Financial Times and Fresh Produce Consortium are reporting that more and more plant and food traders have set up their own control points for product inspections, hoping

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Go Exporting wins at the UK Enterprise Awards

Go Exporting is delighted to have been named the Most Trusted Business Exporting Consultancy at this year’s UK Enterprise Awards. The awards, hosted by SME News Magazine, recognise firms which demonstrate strong values and prioritise respect, innovation, excellence and tireless hard work. Awards coordinator Laura O’Carroll commented that: “Hosting this year’s UK Enterprise Awards has

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FREE WEBINAR: Exporting into the EU for US SMBs

On 15th August, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson will be teaming up with Alibaba to deliver a webinar guiding US SMBs on how to export to the EU. The webinar will be co-hosted by Alibaba’s Eric Cross and will offer critical insight and strategies to help small firms successfully enter and thrive in key European

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LeadsTrack delivers for INEA

A major aspect of international expansion is researching prospects and arranging introductions with prospective clients in your target territories. And that’s what Go Exporting has been doing for Slovenian-based automation, intelligence and energy specialists, INEA. INEA delivers industrial automation, manufacturing intelligence, and industrial energy management solutions worldwide. It is one of the largest system integrators

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Export Opportunities in Denmark and Sweden

WEBINAR: Export Opportunities in Denmark and Sweden

Interested in expanding your business into new Scandinavian markets? Then you’re in luck! Earlier this month, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson joined Business Wales for a webinar advising delegates as to the export opportunities in Denmark and Sweden. The webinar included details on market statistics, administrative structure, key sectors and opportunities, business culture and post-Brexit

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