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Food trade moves fast. Can your decision-making keep up?

Food and beverage firms face trade developments that demand fast commercial decisions: tariffs, import restrictions, supplier disruption, and changing market-access requirements. The quality of the answer matters, but so does how quickly it arrives.
Food trade moves fast. Can your decision-making keep up?
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Your most sensitive export may never leave the building

Controlled capability can move internationally without a conventional shipment. Source code, technical data, designs, and specialist knowledge cross regulatory borders through employees, contractors, cloud systems and collaboration tools.
Your most sensitive export may never leave the building
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Shelf life doesn’t pause at the border

Border delays quietly erode shelf life, interrupt production and weaken customer commitments. Food and beverage firms need to know the time budget attached to critical products and routes, and design border processes around it.
Shelf life doesn’t pause at the border

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Comprehensive support for HMRC audit

Company description/industry:

A US-owned business manufacturing sustainable motor systems in the UK

How we helped/what we did:

  • Conducted a detailed analysis of import documentation
  • Advised on preparation for audit
  • Identified compliance failures and improvements
  • Recommended customs mechanisms to reduce import charges

Results:

Reduced directors’ risks and liabilities. We supported the company’s leadership, ensuring they were well-prepared to face the audit.
Our support optimised the import process, improving efficiency and minimizing future risks. We identified customs facilitations and duty management options to deliver cost reductions on future imports.

US ITAR compliance

Company description/industry:

Aviation design consultancy

How we helped/what we did:

  • Tested and re-drafted U.S. Technical Assistance Agreement
  • Ensured coverage of controlled activities and employee nationalities
  • Delivered training and guidance on managing ITAR-controlled technical data
  • Mapped processes for intangible transfers and secure storage
  • Developed mechanism for compliant recordkeeping

Results:

Reduced risks of violation and a greater understanding of working with ITAR across the business. Included specific T&C’s within the TAA. Supported successful transactions with US customers.

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