International Trade support
We understand that import and export can be complex processes. We are here to help you navigate these complexities. Our team can support you with all aspects of getting your goods shipped from one country, into another. Let us develop company practices that improve how you conduct import and export activity so that you have more time do what you love - making great products for your customers.
Previous International trade support projects include:
Settlement, agreement, collaboration, bargaining realignment of contractual terms;
Minimising additional customs taxes;
Managing VAT implications;
Free trade agreement assessments;
Customs classification, valuation and rules of origin implications;
Restructuring storage locations and logistical routes to market.
Submitting Cosmetic Product Notifications EU/UK
Submitting Notifications to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland to meet requirement that a manufacturer or person notify regulatory authorities before placing supplements on the Irish market
Securing approved importer status for POAO
Ensuring product labels, claims and ingredients meet market regulatory requirements.
Support in collating supporting suite of documents needed to import / export products subject to SPS re
Applying for EU & GB Export Health Certificates using the Defra online service
Coordinating between Official Veterinarian (OV) for certifying of certs.
Raising CHED-P/PP's on IPAFFS and TRACES
Submitting Cosmetic Product notifications when making cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain & the EU
Supporting UK businesses with Organic certification for products or operations.
Supporting Global brands successfully enter the UK & European markets.
Let's work together
1/ SME Support
Make the most of international trade. Are you new to cross border transactions? Unsure as to how to import or export a particular commodity? We can support your business develop effective and individualized processes based on your businesses requirements
2/ Product of Animal Origin and Plant products Advise
Importing and exporting Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and Plants is a complex process involving veterinary, sanitary certificates, documents, pre notifications and checks at points of entry (POE) . Our experts are equipped with the knowledge to ensure your consignment cross borders and enters its destination market safely and smoothly.
3/ Tariff calculations
New importer or exporter? Has customs rejected your products current Harmonized system code (HS) codes? Did you know HS codes are updated every five years by the World Customs Organisation? Its crucial to get HS codes right to prevent your goods being delayed at customs. HS codes decide duty rates and establish if and what certificates and licenses need to be obtained to compliantly transport your product. We will assess your SKU's to ensure they have a valid HS code.
4/ Submitting Cosmetic Product Notifications
We can help you compliantly submit a cosmetic product notification to the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) or to the EU's cosmetic products notification portal (CPNP)
5/ Support with Certificate of Organic Inspections
Do you need support certifying organic products. The process of obtaining a COI requires strict adherence to various organic farming and production standards and regulations. We will help navigate these requirements, ensuring compliance, and guiding you through the certification process. The ultimate goal is to help clients obtain a COI that certifies their products as organic and meets the regulatory expectations of customs and your consumers who value organic and sustainable products.
6/ Retainer
Need ongoing support? How about keeping our experts on a monthly retainer with 4 hours of ad-hoc international trade support by email, zoom or phone per month.
1/ EU CPNP & UK SCPN NOTIFICATIONS
As per the European Cosmetic Regulations, all cosmetic products made available to consumers in the EU and Northern Ireland must be registered on the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP).
Similarly, in GB, every cosmetic product available to consumers must be notified to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on the Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications (SCPN) Portal.
This process enables medical professionals to quickly and easily identify the components of a particular product in case of an emergency.
We can complete the notification process via your CPNP or SCPN account
2/ ACCOUNT SET UP EU CPNP & UK SCPN PORTAL
Our regulatory team can create your CPNP and/or SCPN account
3/ FSAI NOTIFICATION
A manufacturer or supplier must notify the FSAI of their intent to place the following types of food on the market in Ireland:
Food supplements
Foods for special medical purposes
Infant formula or follow-on formula
Our team will complete the notification via your existing FSAI account. If there is no existing account we will complete your companies registration process on your behalf
Brand Launches are in our DNA
BRAND LAUNCH CONSULTANCY
Keen to enter new markets, but confused as to where to begin ? Unsure about barriers to entry, what regulations certifications and approvals are needed ?
Our team have supported dozens of brands of all sizes launch their brands in the UK, EU and beyond.
Our experts will help you develop a clear strategy and guide you through it's implementation.
We can support with product and category development, choosing the right channels of distribution, competitor analysis, formulating pricing structures, positioning strategy(size/components/number of skus) and marketing strategies to ensure you have the blueprint to win with your next product launch!
We have facilitated product listings within some of the biggest names in the industry!
Major grocery retailers, (Tesco, Sainsburys, Ocado, Waitrose, Morrison's)
E-tailers (Look fantastic, Sephora, Feel Unique, Douglas, Beauty Bay)
National Health food stores. (Wholefoods, Planet Organic, Holland & Barrett)
Our experience working with global brands such as Clorox (the parent company behind Neocell), Nestle (the parent company behind Garden of Life), Sun Warrior, Hain Celestial (the parent company behind Jason, Alba Botanica, Avalon and Earth Best and Kinetic Natural Products (the distributor behind many of the UK and EU's top personal care, beauty and supplement brands means our experts are well equipped to ensure your product is launched compliantly with the market knowledge to grow successfully.
Our experts will demystify the process and work with you to find the best pathway to bring your products to market.
