1. UK GOVERNMENT ADVICE Some key takeaways

2. UK Govt -What business needs to know
Read the UK Government Technical notices and the EU Commission notice to stakeholders
Products and services subject to EU regulation will need to re-qualify their products or services with UK or EU bodies for any certificates, licenses and authorisations. Check the NANDO database for appropriate approval authorities. The UK will accept EU products with approvals but there will be a time limit and eventually products will need to be tested in the UK.
Register for an UK Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number (EORI)
Non-harmonised (subject to national regulation in each EU country) products which are currently sold in the EU should still be able to make use of mutual recognition. Importers and exporters will need to consider the national requirements of the destination country only.
Renegotiate contract terms and conditions to include Brexit clauses and Incoterms
UK passport holders will need at least six months on their passports to enter the EU
Get to know WTO rules and the GATT and GATS to understand tariffs and trade
UK drivers will need up to two international drivers licences to drive in the EU
Prepare for more paperwork for exports and imports including letters of credit by adding resources
UK contracts will no longer be on the EU OJEU/TED public notice system . Notifications will be placed on a separate UK system for public and MOD contracts
A new Government Department for Trade disputes with EU countries is being set up for businesses who experience problems
If you use authorised representatives for imports or exports you will need to appoint approved representatives for UK and EU markets. This is mandatory for cosmetics, marine equipment and medical devices.

3. UK Govt -What business needs to know
Pharmaceutical companies have been asked to increase their stocks from 12 weeks to 16 weeks – for key supplies or products businesses should consider building stocks
Civil and family law which relies on reciprocal arrangements across the EU will be recognised unilaterally by the UK but not by the EU. Take specific advice if you have any ongoing cases or if there are any insolvency proceedings across UK - EU borders
The Industrial Emissions Directive will continue to be followed in the UK and the EU powers will be transferred to UK institutions. BAT will consider the EU approach.
The Common Travel Area between the UK and Ireland will continue. Non British or Irish citizens moving between the UK and EU will be subject to UK or Ireland entry clearance requirements.
UK telecoms providers will have to rely on GATS to allow them to continue services in the EU. Consumer protection will be subject to UK regulation.
The UK will set up a new UK Trade Tariff department. EU Imports and exports will be subject to new customs and excise arrangements. You will need to plan resources to do the additional work and have the funds available to pay tariffs/VAT.
The UK government will underwrite the current CEF Energy Grants and will replace the EU system for existing projects. Contact the BEIS if they don’t contact you
Genetically Modified Organisms will continue to be subject to a similar regime as currently in place with a new UK approval system
The UK will guarantee research funding to support UK participants to continue to take part in Horizon 2020 projects. This does not cover consortia funding for non UK participants.
The UK will continue to fund projects (including rural development) which the EU currently funds and additional notices will be issued for Erasmus+,Nuclear Research, Farm Payments, ESF,UK life and ERDF

4. UK Govt -What business needs to know
Labelling of e and tobacco cigarettes will continue but the pictures will be changed as they are owned by the EU. A UK approval system for products will be set up.
Exporters of organic products will need to be certified by the EU .However, the UK cannot apply before leaving the EU and the process will take 9 months. Packaging for use in the UK will change and a new traceability system implemented.
Vehicle and component type-approvals issued in the UK would no longer be valid for sales or registrations on the EU market. EC type-approvals (Engines, trailers and vehicles) issued outside of the UK, would no longer be automatically accepted on the UK market. Re-testing and approval will be required for imports and exports of new and existing vehicles/components. The UK will issue provisional approvals covering imports from the for a period up to 2 years.
Companies which operate in the UK and EU will need to comply with UK and EU Mergers and Competition Law. EU block exemptions will still apply and the UK will adopt the EU position but companies will need specific advice. Existing antitrust proceedings will need to be reviewed on a case by case basis. Deals in process or future deals should also be reviewed with your legal advisers.
Broadcasting and video on demand services will be subject to UK and EU law. In many cases individual country law in the EU take precedent and the arrangements.
The Nuclear power industry will be regulated by the Office of Nuclear Energy in the UK. Operators are asked to submit their views on the draft Nuclear Safeguards Regulations, public consultation by 14 September 2018.

5. UK Govt -What business needs to know
If the EC does not make an adequacy decision regarding the UK data protection at the point of exit and you want to receive personal data from organisations established in the EU (including data centres) then you will need to identifying a legal basis for those transfers. You may also wish to modify your terms and conditions to incorporate EU approved language. The UK Information Commissioner and GDPR will continue to govern the UK position
Oil and gas businesses will continue to operate as it does today. The UK will follow the IEA compulsory stock obligation for oil and products which changes the requirement from 90 days of average daily consumption or 61 days of inland consumption to 90 days of net imports. The use of tickets to and from the EU for the use stock held outside the consuming country may cease.
There are no expected financial implications or impacts for citizens or businesses operating in the UK (whether UK or EU-based) in regard to workplace rights. However there will be some implications for companies with European Works Councils and what happens to UK in the EU in the event of insolvency. No new European Works Councils will be accepted in the UK and companies and trade unions are advised to review existing arrangements in the UK and EU.

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This presentation has been prepared by ReadyforBrexit as a summary of some key takeaways from the UK government’s 13 September 2018 guidance on “how to prepare for Brexit if there’s no deal”. The information contained in these slides may be retained by subscribers to Ready for Brexit. It has not been prepared for the benefit of any particular subscriber and may not be relied upon by any subscriber or other third party.
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