Non-tariff regulation in the EU

In this course, you will be introduced to other than customs regulations that affect customs operations (so-called restrictions and prohibitions), such as health, environmental and security related regulations. You will learn, how to find out what restrictions or prohibitions apply to the goods in your shipment.

The course is one of the modules of the extensive Customs clearance and trade compliance in the EU training (see brochure).

Lessons

The course consists of six video lessons:

1. Introduction
2. What are non-tariff regulations?
3. Different regulations, different requirements
4. Sanitary and veterinary regulations, TRACES
5. Marking goods - quality and compliance
6. Controlled goods - managing the supply chain

Before doing the quiz, please do the 'Task in preparation for the quiz' - you will find it in the resources section.

In addition, there is a video 'AGRIM license case (EU import)' about a practical situation. EU importer's goods are already at customs when he learns that the AGRIM license must be presented. What is this license? How to get it? Watch the video to learn the answers.

In the resources section, you will find slides and recommended reading. You can read articles of interest on the platform during the entire learning period (after purchasing the course, you will get access to the articles).

Outcome

At the end of the course, you should know:

• What are tariff measures and trade defence instruments; and non-tariff measures - the so-called barriers to trade;
• What is the role of World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT);
• How are prohibited and restricted goods defined in the EU;
• What information is/ is not provided in TARIC;
• What are SPS controls and how they work in practice;
• CE marking requirements for marketing products in the EU, and the respective UKCA marking in the UK;
• What needs to be considered when managing the supply of controlled goods.

After successfully completing all the quizzes (more than 60% of the answers should be correct), you will receive a certificate of completion.

Time

Please plan to dedicate ~2 hours to learning.

When considering whether to import or export, first establish whether the goods are subject to special regulations or controls. Thoroughly research the detailed requirements for import and export, and placing the goods on the market. 

Anthony Buckley

Customs Knowledge Institute: 🔗 Customs Knowledge Institute is an Irish not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to bring together passionate customs practitioners for the purpose of enhancing customs knowledge. 📧 CKI@customsknowledgeinstitute.org  

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