How to report trade barriers to government

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a report a trade barrier service which is a useful way to ensure all key parts of the government are aware of barriers affecting your exports.

We recommend that UK manufacturers use this service wherever you encounter barriers to trade that delay, block or add unnecessary costs to exports.

Any issues reported are shared with officials in relevant government departments, including DBT and Defra, and to UK embassies. Where possible, they will seek to resolve these issues and it can also shape UK priorities in trade negotiations.

We produced a short paper for FDF members on the information you need to provide when reporting a trade barrier.

FDF guidance on reporting trade barriers