Exporting to the EU: Customs, Compliance & New Packaging Rules (PPWR) 

Online Workshop

 

The European Union continues to introduce new regulations affecting businesses exporting goods into the EU. Alongside established customs and documentation requirements introduced after Brexit, exporters must now prepare for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into effect on 12 August 2026, as well as new mandatory Product Identifier (PID) requirements for B2C shipments under €150, which come into effect on 1 November 2026.

Understanding how these requirements fit together is becoming increasingly important. From customs procedures and Rules of Origin to packaging compliance and emerging environmental legislation, exporters need to ensure their goods meet EU requirements before shipment.

This practical workshop provides an overview of the key customs, documentation and compliance requirements for UK exporters, with a particular focus on the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). It will also cover the new mandatory Product Identifier (PID) requirements. It also introduces other developing EU regulations, including CBAM, helping businesses understand where further specialist knowledge may be required.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the Current Trading Requirements for Exporting Goods to the EU
  • The current EU trade and customs landscape following Brexit
  • Exporting under the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
  • Key compliance differences between trading with the UK and the EU
  • Current border procedures and customs considerations
  • Common challenges faced by UK exporters

Identify the Key Export Documentation Required

  • Commercial invoices, packing lists and transport documentation
  • Freight Forwarder instructions and supporting documentation
  • EORI numbers and their importance
  • Selecting the appropriate Incoterms®
  • Customs declarations and working effectively with customs agents
  • Record keeping and HMRC audit requirements

Understand Rules of Origin and Preferential Tariffs

  • Understanding Rules of Origin under the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
  • How preferential tariffs can reduce duty costs
  • Comparing UK and EU tariff considerations
  • Proofs of Origin and supporting evidence
  • Common origin errors and how to avoid them
  • When a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin may be required

Understand the New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

  • Why the EU has introduced PPWR, who it applies to, key implementation dates and the main packaging requirements, including packaging minimisation, recyclability, recycled content, labelling obligations and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
  • The responsibilities of exporters, manufacturers, importers and distributors when placing packaged goods on the EU market
  • Documentation, compliance responsibilities and the information your EU customers may require
  • How PPWR may affect your products, packaging specifications and supply chain

Understand the New Product Identifier (PID) Requirements for B2C Shipments

  • The mandatory Product Identifier (PID) requirements for B2C shipments under €150
  • What UK exporters need to know ahead of the 1 November 2026 implementation date
  • How the new requirements may affect B2C shipments into the EU

Gain an Overview of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

  • A brief introduction to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), including its purpose, the sectors it affects and what it means for UK exporters

Why This Course Matters

The EU's regulatory landscape continues to evolve, with new customs, compliance and packaging requirements affecting UK exporters. With further changes to EU requirements taking effect this year, businesses need to understand what is changing and how it may affect their shipments. This course provides practical guidance to help businesses understand their obligations, reduce compliance risks and continue exporting to the EU with confidence.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for export, shipping and logistics professionals responsible for exporting goods to the European Union.

 
 

Event Details

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 22 October 2026

Time: from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Cost: Discounted fee £392 +VAT* | Full price £412 +VAT 

*Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.

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