Monthly Archives: March 2020

Customs specifies the definition of goods traffic in the context of COVID-19

Cross-border traffic will be restricted until 13 April 202021/03/2020 In line with the Finnish Government decision, cross-border traffic will be restricted until 13 April 2020. The restriction does not apply to goods traffic or the necessary movements of goods transport personnel or other transport employees. In these exceptional circumstances, Finnish Customs has commented on the…

Export authorisation required for personal protective equipment due to COVID-19

In Finland, applications for export authorisations are to be addressed to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.20/03/2020 Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the need for personal protective equipment has increased significantly in the EU. In accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/402 which is in effect, exports of certain personal protective equipment to…