C101: UKFT releases new and updated guides on international trade and product labelling regulations
20/11/2025
UKFT has refreshed a series of compliance resources and introduced new guides to support members in navigating international trade and product labelling regulations. Updated guides cover flammability, the internal market scheme and ICS2, and US product entry and e-filing, while new resources address certificates of origin for second-hand goods, the end of the EU de minimis rule, use of the term pony leather and pony hair, and the green transition directive. These updates reflect ongoing commitment to keeping guidance relevant, practical and aligned with the latest regulatory changes.
The guides are available exclusively for UKFT members. Not yet a member? Find out about membership here.
Updated Guides
UKFT has revised several existing publications to ensure members have the most up-to-date information:
- UKFT Guide to Flammability
- UKFT Guide to the Internal Market Scheme and ICS2 Requirements
- UKFT Guide to US Product Entry Requirements and E-Filing
New guides
In addition, UKFT has published new resources addressing emerging compliance challenges:
- UKFT Guide to Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin for Second Hand Goods
- UKFT Guide to End of EU De Minimis Rule
- UKFT Guide to the Term Pony Leather and Pony Hair
- UKFT Guide to Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive
These guides are designed to help businesses of all sizes understand and comply with evolving regulations, reducing risk and ensuring smooth access to international markets.
Members can request copies of the updated and new guides directly from compliance@ukft.org
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