2022
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Nils Norell
Published: 10 Aug 2020
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Neil Swanson
Published: 10 Aug 2020
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Sophia Lara
Published: 10 Aug 2020
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DSM
Published: 23 Jul 2020
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The EU Platform Regulation – regulates rights and obligations on digital platforms and search engines
Published: 23 Jul 2020
Since July 12, 2020, new legislation applies to digital platforms and search engines. The legislation deals with the relationship between platforms and search engines and their business users. The purpose of the Regulation is to promote fair conditions and transparency for companies using platforms and search engines.
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The use of industrial subsidies by major economies
Published: 2020
A great number of industrial subsidies are currently used by the EU, China and the US. This is despite the fact that many types of subsidies are economically harmful and could disrupt global trade. The National Board of Trade Sweden has studied the current use of industrial subsidies by major economies and how it is...
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Border Carbon Adjustments
Published: 2020
Imported products will face the same cost for greenhouse gas-emissions as products produced within the EU. That is the basic idea of a proposal that the European Commission is considering. The National Board of Trade has analysed how the EU could implement such a system and what it would mean for trade and for...
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Requirements for processed vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts
Published: 17 Jun 2020
There are mandatory requirements that must be fulfilled in order for your product to be allowed on the European Union (EU) market. These requirements insure that all food that is sold on the EU market is safe for consumption. Besides the mandatory requirements, there are voluntary requirements such as organic...
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Rules of Origin for the 21st Century
Published: 2020
Can the rules of origin keep up with the changing conditions in production and trade? In this report, we discuss different ways to update the rules of origin in connection with increased servicification, digitalisation, sustainable development and utilisation of preferences.
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Corona-related news
Published: 26 May 2020
Due to the coronavirus and subsequent lockdown measures many businesses and industries are struggling. The pandemic is impacting both supply and demand, and world trade has entered a phase of great uncertainty.
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Requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables
Published: 04 May 2020
There are mandatory requirements for products allowed on the EU market. The voluntary requirements such as organic certifications and private standards are not required by EU law, but may be requested by your importer or retailer in the EU. This page focuses only on the mandatory requirements for fresh fruit and...
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Trade fairs in Europe
Published: 29 Mar 2020
Food products Nordic Organic Food Fair Nordic Organic Food Fair is the only fair in the Nordic region that focuses on organic food and drinks. Location: Malmö, Sweden Date: November The Nordic organic food expo website Anuga Food Fair A large trade fair which showcases products like exotic drinks, meat, meat...
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How to find a business partner
Published: 26 Mar 2020
Finding a business partner involves a number of initiatives on your part. Due to fierce competition in the EU and Swedish market, attracting buyers is not easy. But you can increase your chances by: enhancing your marketing skills, gaining business cultural awareness and networking at trade fairs and on social media.
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Get export ready
Published: 26 Mar 2020
The EU internal market is vast and holds a lot of opportunities. But competition is fierce and gaining a foothold poses a great challenge. For you as a potential exporter thorough preparation is of utmost importance, and we are happy to help.
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Registry clerk
Published: 26 Feb 2020
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Made in EU– How country of origin labelling affects the internal market
Published: 2020
More and more EU Member States adopt country-of-origin labelling (COOL) for food products. The Swedish National Board of Trade has analysed how such labelling affects the Internal Market.
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The Swedish market for textiles
Published: 2022
Sweden has a renowned fashion and home textiles industry, fronted by international giants like H&M and IKEA. These are followed by a number of brands (also) operating on an international stage.
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Organisation
Published: 14 Feb 2020
Infogram-organisationsschema-en The National Board of Trade Sweden contains seven departments: Communications Department Administrative Department Department for the Internal Market Department for Trade Agreements and Technical Rules Department for Trade and Policy Developments Department for WTO Affairs Department...
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About us
Published: 11 Feb 2020
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Our mission
Published: 11 Feb 2020
The National Board of Trade is a Swedish government agency for international trade, the EU internal market and trade policy. Our mission is to facilitate free and open trade with transparent rules as well as free movement in the EU internal market.