Import / Wholesale
79 regulations apply to this sector.
Written for this sector
ACEACE is the US CBP system for filing import/export declarationsAD/CVDAnti-dumping and countervailing duties directly govern import pricingAEOAEO status is granted to trusted importers/exporters for customs facilitationCBAMImporters of covered goods must purchase and surrender CBAM certificates.CITESImporters and wholesalers of wildlife products must comply with CITESCLPImporters of chemicals into EU must apply CLP classificationCTPATImporters and wholesalers are core participants in the CTPAT programme.EC 178/2002Food importers and wholesalers subject to traceability requirementsEU Conflict Minerals RegEU importers of 3TG minerals bear direct due diligence obligations.EU DUCImporters of in-scope commodities must conduct due diligence before EU market access.EU Forced Labour RegulationImporters directly liable for goods produced with forced labour.EU Import/Export ControlsImporters and wholesalers are directly regulated by import/export control rules.EU SanctionsImporters must screen counterparties and goods against EU sanctions lists.EU Sanctions FrameworkTrade operators must comply with sanctions on goods and counterparties.EU Sanctions RegimesImporters must ensure compliance with regime-specific trade restrictions.EU Textile Labelling RegImporters of textiles must ensure labelling compliance before placing on market.EUDRImporters placing regulated commodities on EU market are core compliance subjectsFDA FSVPUS importers of food bear direct verification obligations under FSVP rules.Food Fraud RegulationFood importers and wholesalers are key targets for food fraud controls.FOOD_EUEU food regulations apply to importers and wholesalers of food products.FSVPWritten specifically for importers of food products into the United States.GPSRImporters and wholesalers of consumer goods bear obligations under GPSR.GS1 StandardsWholesale and import trade relies on GS1 for product identification and EDI.ISO 22318Import and wholesale businesses depend on resilient supply chain continuity.OFACImporters and wholesalers must avoid sanctioned entitiesOFAC SanctionsTrade compliance requires screening against sanctions programsOFAC VENRestrictions on trade and commodity transactions with VenezuelaPPE Regulation 2Importers and distributors placing PPE on market must comply.Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of ChemicalsImporters of chemicals or articles containing substances must comply.Rotterdam ConventionRegulates import/export of hazardous chemicals and pesticidesRotterdam Convention PICPrior Informed Consent directly governs import/export decisionsSingapore Strategic Goods Control Act 2002Controls imports and exports of strategic goods through trade channels.TARICTARIC is the EU integrated tariff database governing import duties and trade measuresAlso applies
2009/48/ECImporters and wholesalers of toys must verify compliance21 CFR 117Importers of human food must comply with FDA food safety preventive controlsAustralia Defence Trade Controls Act 2012Import/export controls apply to controlled goods tradersBasel ConventionCross-border waste trade and import/export controls applyBattery RegImporters of batteries must comply with due diligence and labelling rulesBIS Export LicenseImporters and distributors of controlled items subject to BIS rules.BRC 9Food importers and wholesalers often required to hold BRC certification.Canada Export and Import Permits ActApplies to importers of controlled and strategic goodsCE MarkingImporters must ensure products carry valid CE MarkingCE Marking General 2Importers responsible for ensuring CE compliance on productsCodex AlimentariusApplies to import and wholesale of food and agricultural commoditiesEARWholesale distributors of controlled items subject to EAR obligationsEC 852/2004Food wholesalers and importers subject to hygiene obligations.EC 853/2004Importers of animal-origin products must comply with this regulation.ESPRImporters bear compliance obligations for products entering EU market.EU 396/2005Imported food and feed must comply with EU pesticide residue limits.EU Allergen RegulationImported food products must meet EU allergen labelling standards.EU Battery Regulation 2Importers of batteries must ensure compliance with EU regulatory requirements.EU Cosmetics RegImporters of cosmetics are responsible for EU compliance of imported products.FATF StandardsDealers in high-value goods are subject to FATF AML reporting requirementsFCC Equipment AuthorizationImporters of electronic devices must ensure FCC authorization complianceFCMImporters of food packaging must verify FCM compliance before EU market entryFSMA PCImporters of food subject to preventive controls must verify supplier compliance.GFSIFood importers and wholesalers increasingly required to hold GFSI certification.IATA DGRImporters and wholesalers air-freighting dangerous goods must meet IATA DGR rules.IFS Food 8Food importers and wholesalers often required to hold IFS certification.IMDG CodeImporters shipping dangerous goods by sea must follow IMDG rules.ISO 27036Wholesale distributors managing ICT suppliers apply its guidanceISO 37001Import and wholesale firms manage bribery risks in procurement channelsKPCSDiamond importers and wholesalers must comply with KPCS certification requirements.MDRImporters and distributors of medical devices have obligations under MDR.Montreal ProtocolImporters of controlled substances must comply with Montreal Protocol trade controls.New Zealand Strategic Goods ListImporters and wholesalers of controlled goods must comply with export controls.OFAC SDNTrade entities must ensure no dealings with SDN-listed partiesPED2Importers of pressure equipment into EU must comply with PED2.PICImporters and exporters of listed chemicals must follow PIC consent procedures.PPE RegulationImporters of PPE into the EU must ensure conformity with the regulation.REDImporters placing radio equipment on EU market must ensure RED compliance.Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Machinery RegulationImporters of machinery into EU must ensure compliance.RoHSImporters of EEE must ensure RoHS compliance before placing on marketRoHS 2Importers and distributors have explicit obligations under RoHS 2Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018Importers must screen transactions against sanctions lists.TAPA FSR TSRApplies to warehousing and distribution facilities handling high-value goodsToy Safety DirectiveImporters of toys bear responsibility for compliance before market placementUK Bribery ActCross-border trade creates exposure to facilitation payments and bribery.WEEEImporters of EEE are classed as producers and bear WEEE compliance obligations.TRIZ for Import / Wholesale
Worked contradictions and resolutions for this sector.
Wholesale Distribution TRIZ
Import Export TRIZ
Supply Chain TRIZ