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NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 1: Products that need individual product labels from 1 October 2023
From 1 October 2023 all meat products and some fresh dairy products that are moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will need to be individually labelled.
NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 3: Products that need individual product labels from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, additional food products that move through the Retail Movement Scheme must be individually labelled.
Labelling requirements for individual products, boxes and retailer premises in Northern Ireland
Labelling requirements for retailers in Northern Ireland moving certain agri-food products under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to New Zealand
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to New Zealand.
Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to Germany
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to Germany.
Benefits of the UK-New Zealand free trade agreement
The UK has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand which will make exporting to New Zealand cheaper, faster and more secure for UK businesses.
Sectoral opportunities in New Zealand
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Sectoral opportunities in Germany
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
How can I start exporting?
First steps and early considerations before you decide to start selling outside Northern Ireland.
Sign up for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme
Sign up for the scheme and apply online for a General Certificate to move retail products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland.
EU exit - local trade advice and support organisations
Sources of trade advice for businesses now that the UK has left the European Union.
Food allergies, food intolerances and labelling
Why food operators need to be aware of food allergies and intolerances, and how to put in place best practice.
Advisory support for food and drink businesses
Sources of advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland food and drink industry.
How novel foods are assessed
What the compulsory pre-market safety assessment for novel foods covers and how to get authorisation for novel food.
Exporting to France
What you need to know about exporting to France, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Pesticides and food safety
Introduction to how pesticides are regulated and pesticide residue levels are monitored in food.
What are novel foods?
Overview of novel foods and technologies, why they're developed, and the regulations that control their use.
Nanotechnology in food
An explanation of nanotechnology, and how it's regulated when used in the production of food and food products.
Regulation of novel foods
Overview of the foods, ingredients and food processes covered by the Novel Foods Regulation, and what may be exempt from the regulation.
Cloning and novel foods
Food produced from cloned animals is considered novel and requires pre-market approval.