Exporting to India? Read This Guide On What You Need Know
India is a highly attractive market for UK beauty, with a growing middle class with increasing disposable income. UK exporters have seen rapid recent rises in Indian sales. The 2025 Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement signed between the UK and India makes this an even better time to consider entering the Indian market. Although still awaiting ratification, the deal is projected to increase bilateral trade between the two countries by £25.5 billion by 2040.
Your Guide to Trading In or Exporting to South Korea
South Korea holds a unique space in the cosmetics and skincare world. Following the rise of “K-beauty”, it has become one of the most influential countries in the beauty industry. The country also has a strong appetite for British brands and many big players, such as Lush, are already well-established in the Korean market.
Extended Producer Responsibility regulations to become law from January 2026
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are set to become law from January 2026 for UK organisations that support or import packaging – but how will they affect your business?
US imposes new taxes on all low-cost parcels, axing the $800 “de minimis” exemption
From today (29th August 2025), low-cost parcels entering the US will face new taxes as President Trump cuts tariff exemption
British Beauty Council calls for tougher product regulations on online marketplaces
The British Beauty Council has joined a coalition of UK consumer groups, businesses and public safety organisations to press the government on tougher regulations for digital marketplaces
What do the new Government’s new strategies mean for beauty?
The UK Government recently published its Industrial Strategy, Trade Strategy, and Creative Industries Sector Plan. Here’s how beauty could feed into the plans…
UK Spending Review 2025: What it means for beauty
This week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the UK Spending Review 2025 to Parliament, here’s what is means for beauty.
Government confirms a review of ‘de minimis’ trading rule following calls from industry
The UK Government has announced that it will review the way that low-value, low-volume imports are handled by customs authorities, following pressure from the British Beauty Council and other stakeholders and businesses
British Beauty Council calls on Treasury to review current trading rules to prevent ‘product dumping’
This week, the British Beauty Council has written to James Murray MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, to spotlight the damaging effects of the current tariff loop holes in light of US tariffs.
Government announces increase in funding for SMEs via funding scheme
Last week, the Government announced a £500 million boost to the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) for small and medium-sized enterprises.
