Since 2026, controls have been tightened on:
- Agricultural products: phytosanitary certificates, pesticide testing.
- Metal products: EN certificates of conformity, anti-dumping checks.
- Electronics: RoHS, WEEE, CE marking.
- Textiles: testing for harmful dyes, composition labelling.
How to pass: Prepare documents before shipment, not at the border. A prior check in an accredited European laboratory cuts customs clearance time from 7–10 days to 1–2 days.