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In the latest in our series on importing from China to the UK, Mark Davison and Jonathan Christy from law firm Mills & Reeve discuss how businesses can protect themselves from legal issues when importing from China so they can get the best out of the market relationship Importing from China provides huge opportunities for UK businesses. As FOCUS readers will no doubt be aware, China replaced Germany as the …

While sourcing a manufacturer or supplier can seem like the hardest part about importing from China, shipping and customs can be where companies face the biggest delays or hidden fees. To make sure British companies are prepared for the China logistics experience, Gary Wilcox from JAG-UFS International answers the most pressing questions about shipping from China Where and how can you find the right shipping/freight company for you? Whether you …

From sourcing to contracts to payments, the experts from Gowling WLG explain what you need to know about maintaining successful supplier relationships in China In recent years, rising labour costs and Covid-19 control policies have meant that some Western buyers are eschewing China for India, Vietnam or Cambodia. However, China remains an unavoidable choice for sourcing sophisticated products where buyers can rely on stable and dependable talent, equipment and logistic …

In the first of a series on importing from China, transportation and logistics specialist Heighten offers advice on what to consider when sourcing a manufacturer in China China is still the first port of call for many companies looking to source products to import to the UK, but before you start sourcing, it is important to define what you (think) are looking for. What is important to your organisation? What …

As changes to the laws requiring animal testing for imported cosmetics in China come into effect, RedFern Digital speaks to Mette Knudsen, CEO of certification and regulation compliance company Knudsen & CRC., about the specifics of the changes and the implications for foreign brands looking to tap into the cosmetics market in China – including the new requirement to appoint a liable safety and quality control representative How did the …

There are many ways to source from China but it is essential to do due diligence, have a solid contract in place and manage your finance effectively There are many ways of sourcing materials or products from China that can if tackled successfully, give UK businesses an edge. The different methods each offer a range of advantages and disadvantages. Online: Websites such as Alibaba offer a searchable service that allows …