Commission publishes a document on prohibitions and restrictions on imports and exports following Brexit

On 15 May 2020, the European Commission published a notice  on EU rules in the field of prohibitions and restrictions of imports and exports, in particular, import and/or export licences following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

The importation or exportation of certain goods is banned or limited within the European Union, unless relevant authorizations or approvals are obtained. The notice provides an overview of the product types subject to such prohibitions and/or restrictions in the context of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. The document specifically discusses how these rules will apply in relation to Northern Ireland, which will be subject to an extended transition period of four years.