Trade Legislation
Laws governing international trade, customs procedures, trade agreements, and commercial relations.
The Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (England) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
The Regulations amended Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 by updating commodity codes and substituting detailed annexes concerning temporary official controls and emergency measures for high-risk non-animal origin food and feed entering England.
These Regulations, titled the Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (England) Regulations 2025, were enacted by the Secretary of State to amend the existing framework governing enhanced official controls on specific high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin entering England.
The key changes involve replacing the former Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes and TARIC sub-divisions with a single 'commodity code' structure to align with the UK's Integrated Tariff system, and substituting the previous Annexes I and II of EUR 2019/1793 with updated lists detailing required controls, hazards, and inspection frequencies for products originating from various third countries.
The Regulations extend to England and Wales but apply only to England, coming into force on January 1, 2026.
The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: HM Treasury
- Made under: Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018
The instrument amended the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 to substitute the Republic of Korea Origin Reference Document to version 1.3, effective from 31st December 2025.
These Regulations, made by the Treasury with the recommendation of the Secretary of State under powers granted by the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018, amend existing 2020 regulations to update the Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement documentation.
Specifically, the amendment replaces the reference in Schedule 1 to the applicable origin reference document with version 1.3, dated 31st October 2025, to give effect to an exchange of notes between the UK and South Korea concerning the extension of cumulation of origin and direct transport provisions related to the European Union, and they come into force on 31st December 2025, extending across the whole of the UK.
The Register of People with Significant Control (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Business and Trade
- Made under: Companies Act 2006
The 2025 Regulations amended the Companies Act 2006 to enhance notification requirements regarding people with significant control in companies, adding new sections and clarifying existing ones.
The Register of People with Significant Control (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the Companies Act 2006 to improve the accuracy and timeliness of information about individuals and entities with significant control over companies.
The amendments add new notification duties for companies regarding compliance with requests for information, restrictions notices, and changes in the status of people with significant control.
They also clarify existing notification requirements, mandating more detail in the information provided to the registrar.
These changes aim to enhance transparency and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential, Incidental and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025
The regulations amended primary and secondary legislation to reflect changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, restricting public access to certain director identity verification statements, and updated requirements for authorized corporate service providers.
These regulations implement consequential amendments to existing legislation following the passage of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
The primary changes involve updating company law around director identification verification, the information publicly available, and modifying requirements for authorized corporate service providers.
The regulations also restrict public access to certain director identity verification statements to enhance data protection and security, affecting both primary company law and secondary legislation related to money laundering, partnerships, and insolvency.
The Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Extension and Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: HM Treasury
The 2025 regulations extended transitional provisions for third-country central counterparties under Regulation (EU) 575/2013 and the CCP Regulations.
The Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Extension and Amendment) Regulations 2025 extend transitional periods in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and the Central Counterparties (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018.
These extensions, lasting 12 months, apply to third-country central counterparties and aim to prevent disruption to international and UK financial markets.
The extensions are deemed necessary and proportionate given exceptional circumstances.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2025
- Department: Department for Business and Trade
- Made under: Enterprise Act 2002, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
The 2025 rules amended the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015 to incorporate procedures for claims under section 101 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2025 amend the 2015 rules to address claims under section 101 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
These amendments primarily clarify procedural rules for claims related to breaches of requirements imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and incorporate provisions for CMA notification, potential stays of proceedings, and the Tribunal's consideration of stays.
The changes aim to create a more streamlined and efficient process for resolving such claims.
The Advertising (Less Healthy Food and Drink) (Brand Advertising Exemption) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: Communications Act 2003
The 2025 regulations created an exemption for brand advertising of less healthy food and drink, subject to defined criteria outlined in the document.
The Advertising (Less Healthy Food and Drink) (Brand Advertising Exemption) Regulations 2025 establish an exemption from advertising restrictions for brand advertisements of less healthy food and drink products, as defined within the regulations, under the Communications Act 2003.
The regulations clarify this exemption by detailing specific criteria for what constitutes a brand advertisement and what types of brand advertisements remain subject to restriction.
The regulations came into force on October 31, 2025, and apply to all four nations within the United Kingdom.
The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2025
- Department: HM Treasury
- Made under: Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018
The regulations amended several UK Customs regulations by updating version numbers in key documents related to import duties and authorized use procedures.
The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2025, effective October 29, 2025, update several UK Customs regulations.
These amendments revise version numbers in documents pertaining to import duty rates, authorized use procedures, and the Tariff of the United Kingdom.
The changes aim to improve accuracy, streamline processes, and maintain alignment with international agreements.
The regulations were developed with consideration of recommendations from the Secretary of State and relevant international arrangements.