What every small importer needs to know before their next shipment
Plain-language guides on EU and UK import compliance. What the rules actually say, what happens when you get it wrong, and how to protect yourself before goods leave the origin country.
Why sesame seeds from Nigeria keep getting rejected at Rotterdam
The EU updates pesticide residue limits frequently and without direct notice to importers. Here is what changes, why African suppliers keep missing it, and how to protect your shipment before it leaves.
What EUDR actually requires from cocoa importers — and why most small businesses aren't ready
Geolocation data for every farm plot. A documented risk assessment. A due diligence statement filed before each shipment. EUDR is in force and the burden falls entirely on the importer.
The 14-day window that catches tropical fruit importers off guard
A phytosanitary certificate is valid for just 14 days from inspection. Transit time, loading delays and port backlogs can consume that window before you even know there is a problem.
Bamboo is a forest product under EUDR. Most importers don't know that yet.
Bamboo traders have largely ignored EUDR, assuming it only applies to cocoa and timber. Depending on your HS code, it applies to you too — and the penalties are the same.