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This guidance explains how to obtain a Written Confirmation for each shipment of Active Substances manufactured in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) that is exported to the EEA or Northern Ireland.
Importation of active substances into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) without a Written Confirmation is accepted from the following list of countries:
European Economic Area (EEA) countries
USA
Japan
Republic of Korea
Brazil
Australia
Israel
Switzerland
as well as from Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland will also continue to align with all relevant EU rules relating to the placing on the market of manufactured goods.
Further guidance is available on?importation of active substances from countries on a list.
Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 4 January 2024 +show all updates
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Updated Register of Written Confirmations for UK active substance manufacturers
Updated file "Register of Written Confirmations for UK active substance manufacturers"
Updated Register of Written Confirmations for UK active substance manufacturers
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Updated the written confirmations for UK active substance manufacturers
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