Find guidance to help your business move goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland under the new arrangements.
What the Windsor Framework means for your business
The Windsor Framework sets out how goods move between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
It introduces new processes for moving goods, including simplified arrangements for some goods and additional requirements for others.
These changes may affect how you
- import goods into Northern Ireland
- export goods from Northern Ireland
- move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- send parcels or retail goods
The framework has been introduced in stages. The main arrangements are now in place, with further updates and reviews ongoing. See the Windsor Framework timeline.
Dual market access
Dual market access is a key feature of the Windsor Framework. It allows businesses in Northern Ireland to sell goods in both
- the UK internal market (England, Scotland and Wales)
- the European Union single market (including Ireland and other EU countries)
This means businesses in Northern Ireland can trade with both markets under one set of arrangements, helping to expand sales and reach new customers. You can find guidance and support to help you access new markets.
Get guidance and support
Under the Windsor Framework, the processes you follow will depend on
- the type of goods you are moving
- whether goods are staying in Northern Ireland or moving to the EU
- how the goods are transported (for example, freight or parcels)
Find guidance to help you understand how the Windsor Framework applies in practice, including the key processes for moving goods.
Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Retail food and groupage movements
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS)
Plants and plant products
Northern Ireland Plant Health Label (NIPHL) Scheme
