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Funding product or service innovation
Where to find innovation funding and support to start or grow your business through innovation and carry out innovation projects
Concept development and testing
How to define new product concept and test it with your market segment to determine if the product will be a success
UK innovation funding
Where to find support and funding for Northern Ireland businesses looking to create innovative new products and services.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to France
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in France.
Sectoral opportunities in France
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Import and export of wood and bark
Find out the requirements for importing and exporting wood and bark for Northern Ireland.
Calculating Customs charges when importing by post
How Customs charges apply to gifts, consignments of multiple gifts and used goods.
Exporting or moving high risk food and feed of non-animal origin to the EU or Northern Ireland
Guidance on exporting or moving high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland.
How to register and use the Excise Movement and Control System
When you must use the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS), and how to register and enrol.
Importing plants from countries outside the EU
Find out how to import plants from countries outside the European Union.
How to declare goods when importing by post
Why goods imported by post must be declared and what may happen if they aren't.
Importing and exporting plants and plant products
How to trade plants and plant products, including trees, inside and outside the EU
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: Labelling requirements
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Retail Movement Scheme.
NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 2: Products that need individual product labels from 1 October 2024
From 1 October 2024, in addition to the phase 1 products, all milk and dairy products moving to Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme will need to be individually labelled.
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.
Advantages of innovation in manufacturing
Discover how different types of innovation in manufacturing can benefit your business and improve your business' productivity, competitiveness and bottom line
Increase efficiency through innovation
What is efficiency innovation, and how innovation can impact your business performance, profitability and competitiveness
Ways to improve your business efficiency
How do you improve efficiency in business to reduce costs and make the best possible use of your resources