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​​​​​​​Health and safety in food transportation is one of the strictest areas of customs compliance. But how does this apply to the humble peanut, and what’s changed recently? Find out in this article.

Origin statements are essential when importing and exporting goods. But when, where, and why should you include them? Senior Consultant of Customs and Trade Rene Rothheudt explains in this article.

Trade Deals Around the World is our periodic update, giving you a quick and easy overview of what has happened in the many trade deal negotiations worldwide.

We focus on the European Union and the United Kingdom and watch China and the United States. We look back at February and focus on trade deals only in this update.

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​​​​​​​Export controls regulate the movement of dual-use and military goods, requiring you to hold a licence under certain circumstances. Senior Consultant of Customs and Trade Rene Rothheudt explains in this article.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Hanna Gustafsson, who works as Operations Manager at Customs Support in Sweden.

After two years of tense negotiations, the UK and EU have agreed an amendment to the Northern Ireland Protocol – pending official approval. Find out more about the Windsor Agreement in this article.

​​​​​​​Alternative rules for origin for Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) trade are in effect pending the creation of a single treaty. Find out more about these transitional regulations in this article.

The EU aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, including for goods that are imported from third countries. Find out how - the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced in this article.

The potential of blockchain in Customs processes could mean improved compliance, trade facilitation or fraud detection - enabling fluent supply chains globally.

​​​​​​​Since an earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria on 6th February, countries worldwide have sent aid to the survivors. But how do you prevent customs issues when providing help? Find out in this article.