Food & Beverage → United Kingdom

Requires UKCA marking (replacing CE) + UK EORI + UK VAT; packaging requires EPR registration

Lead time 3-6 weeks

Cost range £1,500-6,000

HS code 2106

Duty rate 0-17%

VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.	Organization	Title	Year
GB/T 18916.65-2024	GB/T	工业用水定额第65部分：饮料	2024
GB/T 43268-2023	GB/T	进口冷链食品追溯追溯体系通则	2023
GB/T 10645-2023	GB/T	电热食品烤炉分类和型号编制方法	2023
GB/T 43260-2023	GB/T	进口冷链食品追溯追溯信息管理要求	2023
GB/T 43265-2023	GB/T	进口冷链食品追溯追溯系统数据元	2023
GB/T 43198-2023	GB/T	食品包装用聚乙烯吹塑容器	2023
GB/T 42966-2023	GB/T	餐饮业反食品浪费管理通则	2023
GB/T 42967-2023	GB/T	机关食堂反食品浪费工作指南	2023

Required certifications

Certification	What it covers	Status
UKCA marking	Replaced CE after Brexit; mandatory from 2025	Required
UK EORI	Required for UK customs clearance	Required
UK VAT	GB tax ID registration required	Required
UK Packaging EPR	Registration with the Environment Agency required	Required
UKRP	UK authorized representative required	Conditional

Testing scope

UKCA safety
EMC
RoHS

Labeling requirements

English labeling
UKCA marking
UK importer information
WEEE marking

Platform requirements

Amazon UK: UKCA + VAT required
eBay UK: EORI required
TikTok UK: local company required

Common non-compliance risks

No UKCA → cannot sell
No UK EORI → cannot clear customs
Unregistered EPR → fines

Frequently asked

What is the difference between UKCA and CE?

UKCA is the post-Brexit UK certification, replacing CE from 2025.

Is a UK EORI required?

Yes. A UK EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance.

What is the UK VAT rate?

Standard 20%; reduced 5% for certain goods.

How do I register for Packaging EPR?

Register with the UK Environment Agency (EA); fees are based on packaging material weight.

Is a UK representative required?

Non-UK companies must appoint a UKRP (UK Responsible Person).

Same product, other markets

Food & Beverage → United Kingdom

Technical standards

Required certifications

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Same product, other markets

United States

Germany

Japan

Thailand

Vietnam

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Canada

Australia

South Korea

Singapore

Malaysia

Indonesia

Philippines

India

Saudi Arabia

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Türkiye

Russia

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Chile

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South Africa

Nigeria

Egypt

Kenya

New Zealand

Taiwan

Hong Kong

China

Peru

Tanzania

Uganda

European Union

CLM Countries

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