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Is my product suitable for exporting?
Deciding if your product is right for selling outside Northern Ireland.
Accessing trade networks
Accessing networks for advice and support for trading outside Northern Ireland.
Are you ready to export?
Find out what you need to consider when thinking about trading outside Northern Ireland.
Support for international trade
Practical advice and support for businesses starting to trade outside Northern Ireland.
What are animal by-products?
What is animal by-product waste, and when catering waste is considered animal by-product waste.
Animal by-products and food waste
Complying with the animal by-products regulations - how to deal with animal bodies, animal parts and food waste.
Disposing of food and catering waste
How to dispose of food, catering waste, former foodstuffs and international catering waste.
Disposing of animal carcasses
How to dispose of animal carcasses including farmed animals, pets and wild animals, and where to find advice.
Disposing of animal by-products
How to dispose of animal by-products by each risk category - approved premises, treatment and disposal.
Animal by-product categories
Different categories of animal by-products reflect the level of risk to public and animal health.
Transporting animal by-products
How to transport animal by-products, who is authorised to do so and what documentation you need.
Handling and storing animal by-products
How to handle and store animal by-products, and comply with labelling and record keeping duties.
EU protected food name schemes
Description of the four EU protected food name schemes which protect registered product names when they are sold in Northern Ireland.
UK protected food name schemes
Description of the UK protected food name schemes which protect registered product names when they are sold in Great Britain.
What are geographical indications and protected food names?
Explanation and examples of geographical indications and protected food names, used to protect products from imitation.
Protecting geographical food and drink names in Northern Ireland
Guidance on geographical indication and traditional specialty guaranteed protection for food, drink or agricultural products in Northern Ireland.
Apply to protect a geographical food or drink name in Northern Ireland
How to protect a product name under UK and EU geographical indication schemes in Northern Ireland.
Develop an export marketing plan
Use market research and trade visits to develop an exporting marketing plan.
Top tips for export success
The following top tips will help you to get the support you need to begin exporting.
Claim a waiver for duty on goods that you bring to Northern Ireland from Great Britain or countries outside the UK and EU
Find out how to claim a Customs Duty waiver if you are bringing goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain or countries outside the UK and EU which might otherwise be charged ‘at risk’ tariffs.