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EXPORTING FOOD & PERISHABLES

FROM THE UK

A GUIDE TO EXPORTING FOOD AND PERISHABLES FROM THE UK

Alinea Customs specialises in customs clearance across the food and perishables sector.

Our experienced and professional team handles all aspects of the administrative process on behalf of your company, ensuring compliance.

Since the 1st January 2021, the European Union have introduced strict regulatory compliance requirements for traders in food, agricultural, and animal by-products products exported from the UK.

Businesses that sell into Northern Ireland will have their certification funded by the UK government, however traders who sell into the European Union will have to pay a fee for licenses.

The new import controls introduce pre-notifications for goods arriving in the EU to be lodged via the Traces NT system.

In this article, Alinea Customs provides a guide to:

The Exporter’s Playbook

The Exporter’s Playbook

Alinea Customs are pleased to publish The Exporter’s Playbook in partnership with Trade Treasury Payments. This practical…
The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD) is adopted by the UN General Assembly

The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD) is adopted by the UN General Assembly

Alinea Customs Briefing: The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (New York, 2025) (the…
Webinar: The Exporter’s Playbook 16 December 2025

Webinar: The Exporter’s Playbook 16 December 2025

Join Alinea Customs and Trade Treasury Payments for the webinar launch of The Exporter's Playbook at…
Indirect Tax Compliance in UK Cross-Border Trade: A Strategic Overview

Indirect Tax Compliance in UK Cross-Border Trade: A Strategic Overview

In today’s global trade environment, businesses importing goods into the United Kingdom face a complex…
Compliance for Recycled LDPE to Meet End-of-Waste Criteria

Compliance for Recycled LDPE to Meet End-of-Waste Criteria

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Alinea Customs attend the Financial Times Made in Italy Summit 2025

Alinea Customs attend the Financial Times Made in Italy Summit 2025

Alinea Customs were invited to attend the Financial Times' 'Made in Italy' Evening Reception, for…