UK
Trade and Industry Links
Trade
and Industry Associations
British Chambers of Commerce
Manning House
22 Carlisle Place
London SW1P 1JA
Tel: +44 20 7565 2000
Fax: +44 20 7565 2049
www.britishchambers.org.uk
International Chamber of Commerce
14-15 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PS
Tel: +44 20 7823 2811
Fax: +44 20 7235 5447
www.iccuk.net
Confederation of British Industry
(CBI)
Centre Point
103 New Oxford Street
London WC1A 1DU
Tel: +44 20 7379 7400
Fax: +44 20 7240 1578
www.cbi.org.uk
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4AL
Tel: +44 20 8996 9000
Fax: +44 20 8996 7400
www.bsi-global.com
British Bankers' Association
Pinners Hall
105-108 Old Broad Street
London EC2N 1EZ
Tel: +44 20 7216 8800
Fax: +44 20 7216 8811
www.bba.org.uk
Direct Marketing Association
Haymarket House
Oxendon Street
London SW1Y 4EE
Tel: +44 20 7321 2525
Fax: +44 20 7321 0191
www.dma.org.uk
Advertising Standards Association
Brook House
Torrington Place
London WC1E 7HN
Tel: +44 20 7580 5555
Fax: +44 20 7631 3051
www.asa.org.uk
UK Government Offices
UK government websites are readily identified and accessed via the
official portal:
www.ukonline.gov.uk
The House of Commons
Houses of Parliament
London SW1A 0AA
Tel: +44 20 7219 3000
Trade Partners UK
Department of Trade & Industry
Kingsgate House
66-74 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6SN
Tel: +44 20 7215 5000
Fax: +44 20 7215 8000
www.tradepartners.gov.uk
Invest.UK
Department of Trade and Industry
10-18 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0NN
Tel: +44 20 7215 2501
Fax: +44 20 7215 8451
www.invest.uk.com
General Inquiries
Department of Trade and Industry
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET
Tel: +44 20 7215 5000
Fax: +44 20 7222 0613
www.dti.gov.uk
Packaging and Labelling Requirements
Consumer Affairs Division 1A
Department of Trade and Industry
10-18 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0NN
Tel: +44 20 7215 0332
Fax: +44 20 7215 0315
Customs and Rules/Regulations for the UK
HM Board of Customs and Excise
Tel: +44 20 7620 1313
Fax: +44 20 7865 4944
www.hmce.gov.uk
Statistical Information
Central Statistical Office
Great George Street
London SW1P 3AQ
Tel: +44 20 7270 3000
www.ons.gov.uk
HM Stationery Office Bookshop
49 Holborn
London WC1V 6HB
Tel: +44 20 7873 0011
UK Office for National Statistics
Tel: (01633) 813493
E-mail: cspi@ons.gov.uk
Also you can use the following
links:
www.ovum.com
www.idc.com
www.statistics.gov.uk
www.nua.ie
Work Permits, Consular Matters
Home Office
50 Queen Anne's Gate
London SW1H 9AT
Tel: +44 20 7273 4000
Fax: +44 20 7273 3965
Environmental Regulations
Department of the Environment, Food
& Rural Affairs
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR
Tel: +44 20 7238 3000
Medicines Licensing and Regulation
Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London SW1A 2NL
Tel: +44 20 7210 3000
UK Patents
Patent and Trademark Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport NP9 1RH
Tel: +44 1645 500505
Central Bank
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London EC2V 8DQ
Tel: +44 20 7601 4444
UK Commercial Banks
Barclays Bank PLC
54 Lombard Street
London EC3P 3AH
Tel: +44 20 7626 1567
Fax: +44 20 7488 0020
HSBC Bank PLC
10 Lower Thames Street
London EC3R 6AE
Tel: +44 20 7260 8789
Fax: +44 20 7620 4829
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC
71 Lombard Street
London EC3P 3BS
Tel: +44 20 7626 1500
Fax: +44 20 7523 3444
National Westminster Bank PLC
41 Lothbury
London EC2P 2BP
Tel: +44 20 7726 1000
Fax: +44 20 7726 1035
Multilateral Development Banks
European Bank for Reconstruction
ands Development
One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2JN
Tel: +44 20 7338 6000
Fax: +44 20 7338 6100
Market Research
A complete and up to date list of
market research reports written by CS UK can be found on this website:
www.usembassy.org.uk/fcs
News and Analysis
www.ft.com
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com
www.reuters.co.uk
www.wsj.com
Other Useful Links:
Global
Watch Online Information Service
The website of the DTI's international technical services. It provides
information on science and technology news from around the world,
which is updated daily. It also includes a monthly magazine, Global
Watch. The mission of the new website is explained as helping UK
organisations looking at technological developments overseas. It
also has a Co-operative R&D through its Technology Networks
which is accessible through EUREKA and other networks. Finally,
Technology Partnering is a network of 16 international technology
promoters sourcing overseas technical opportunities.
www.globalwatchonline.com
British Consultants Bureau
www.bcb.co.uk
British Telecom Directory Enquiries
www.bt.com/phonenet
British Trade Registry for all UK
Registered Companies
www.companieshouse.gov.uk
Department for Education and Employment
www.dfee.gov.uk
Department for International Development
www.dfid.gov.uk
UK Trade Fair Database
www.exhibitions.co.uk
British Manufacturers and Exporters
www.exportcourier.co.uk
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
www.fco.gov.uk
Invest UK - Information and Advice on How to Invest in Britain
www.invest.uk.com
London Stock Exchange
www.londonstockex.co.uk
Ministry of Agriculture
www.maff.gov.uk
Gateway to Public Sector Information on the Internet
www.ukonline.gov.uk
British Trade International's Information Gateway
www.tradepartners.gov.uk
British Trade International's E-commerce Site
www.tradeuk.com/menu
British Tourist Authority
www.visitbritain.com
UK companies, products, and services
database
www.tradeuk.com
List of British language schools,
including contact information
www.studyabroad.com
Study in UK, scholarships, and cultural
information
www.britishcouncil.org
British Council office in Iran
http://www.britishcouncil.org/iran/
Useful Contacts for Exporting
to the UK:
Association of Port Health Authorities(APHA)
Dutton House
46 Church Street
Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1LL
Tel: +44 1928 590440
Fax: +44 1928 581596
Department of Trade & Industry (dti)
1 Victoria Street
London, SW1H 0ET
Tel: +44 20 7215 5000/0334
Fax: +44 20 7215 0353
E-mail: dti.enquiries@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Website: http://www.dti.gov.uk/
(for Weights & Measures Legislation)
Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Room 306C, Ergon House
PO Box 31037
London SW1P 3WG
Telephone: +44 20 7276 8000
Fax: +44 20 7238 6330
Email: helpline@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Website: http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/
H.M. Customs and Excise (HMCE)
Portcullis House
27 Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 6AL
Tel: +44 1702 367 330
Website: http://www.hmce.gov.uk/
(For Tariff Code and Duty Rate Information)
Intervention Board
Lancaster House
Hampshire Court
Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YH
Tel: +44 191 226 5050
Fax: +44 191 226 5212
Website: www.ib-uk.gov.uk
The Stationery Office
PO Box 276
London SW8 5DT
Tel orders: +44 20 7242 6393
Fax orders: +44 20 7242 6412
Website orders can be placed on: http://www.tso-online.co.uk/
(For Copies of UK Regulations, Orders or Acts)
Dept of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Nobel House
17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HX
Tel: +44 207 238 6000 (switchboard)
Fax: +44 207 238 8991
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/
A document entitled "Food Law Guide" produced quarterly
by the Food Standards Agency is available. This lists all UK food
regulations known at that time in one handy document. It can be
downloaded from the following website as a .pdf document:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/regulations/foodlaw.htm
It is, however, intended only as
a general guide, for definitive information it is recommended to
obtain and consult the appropriate Act, Order or Regulation. All
regulatory documents cited in this report are available from the
UK government's Stationery Office web site: http://www.hmso.gov.uk/
Business Planning
For identifying general trends related to your bussines. Bird-Online
provides a comprehensive selection of information.
www.bird-online.co.uk
The Bnet, combines analysis reports
and general business guidance, and with a £250 annual fee,
you'll have complete access to all its resources.
www.bnet.co.uk
UK Trade Associations
Fresh Produce Consortium
266-270 Flower Market
New Covent Garden London, SW8 5NB
Tel: +44 20 7627 3391
Fax: +44 20 7498 1191
E-mail: info@freshproduce.org.uk
Website: http://www.freshproduce.org.uk/
British Frozen Food Federation
3rd Floor, Springfield House
Springfield Road
Grantham, Lincs, NG31 7BG
Tel: +44 1476 515 300
Fax: +44 1476 515 309
E-mail: dg@bfff.co.uk
Website: http://www.bfff.co.uk/
British Health Food Manufacturer's
Association
63 Hampton Court Way
Thames Ditton
Surrey KT7 0LT
Tel: +44 20 8398 4066
Fax: +44 20 8398 5402
E-mail: pviner@hfma.co.uk
(Director: Mrs. Penny Viner)
Website: http://www.hfma.co.uk/
Food and Drink Federation
6 Catherine Street
London, WC2B 5JJ
Tel: +44 20 7836 2460
Fax: +44 20 7836 0580
E-mail: marion.owen@fdf.org.uk
Website: http://www.fdf.org.uk/
Non Discriminatory Partial List
of UK Commercial Public Analyst Companies Which Can Perform Product
Formulation and Label Checks on Foodstuffs
Central Scientific Laboratories
445 New Cross Road
London SE14 6TA
Tel: +44 20 8694 9330
Fax: +44 20 8691 9163
Contact: Mr. John Salter
E-mail: johnsalter@eurofins.com
Website: http://www.eurofins.com/
Lawgistics Ltd
Ambury House
89 High Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3DP
Tel: +44 20 1480 455500
Fax: +44 20 1480 455533
Contact: Mr. Dennis Chapman
E-mail: info@lawgisticsonline.co.uk
Website: http://www.lawgisticsonline.co.uk/
Euro Fine Foods 2000
High Street
Uffington
Oxon SN7 7RP
Tel: +44 1367 820771
Fax: +44 1367 820871
Contact: Kenneth Mitchell
E-mail: kennethmitchell@compuserve.com
Website: http://www.eurofinefoods2000.co.uk/
The Stevens Partnership
River Meade
17 Wheatfield Avenue
Worcester WR5 3HA
Tel: +44 1905 353 417
Fax: +44 1905 353 557
Contact: Mr. Robert A. Stevens/Mrs Carol Stevens
Europe for Business
41 Portland Avenue
Hove, East Sussex BN3 5NF
Tel: +44 1273 421485
Fax: +44 1273 383033
Contact: Ms. Lindsay Wittenberg
E-mail: lsw_europe@compuserve.com
Website: http://www.europe-for-business.co.uk/
Tourism Links
British Tourist Authority
Thames Tower, Black's Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9EL
Tel: (020) 8846 9000
Fax: (020) 8563 0302.
E-mail: tradehelpdesk@bta.org.uk
(trade enquiries only).
Website: www.visitbritain.com
Promotes Britain abroad.
English Tourism Council
Tel: (020) 8563 3000
Website: www.englishtourism.org.uk
Address and fax number as above. Promotes Britain within the UK.
Britain Visitor Centre
1 Lower Regent Street, London SW1Y 4XT
Personal callers only.
Opening hours: 0900-1830 Mon-Fri; 1000-1600 Sat and Sun (winter),
0900-1700 Sat and Sun (summer).
Scottish Tourist Board
23 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP
Tel: (0131) 332 2433
Fax: (0131) 343 1513
E-mail: info@stb.gov.uk
Website: www.visitscotland.com
Wales Tourist Board/Bwrdd Croeso
Cymru
10th Floor, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0UY
Tel: (02920) 499 909
Fax: (02920) 485 031.
E-mail: info@tourism.wales.gov.uk
Website: www.visitwales.com
Opening hours: 0900-1730 Mon-Thurs and 0900-1700 Fri.
Northern Ireland Tourist Board
St Anne's Court, 59 North Street, Belfast BT1 1NB
Tel: (02890) 231 221
Fax: (02890) 240 960
E-mail: info@nitb.com
Website: www.discovernorthernireland.com
Opening hours: 0900-1715 Mon-Fri.
Online Route-Planning:
www.streetmap.co.uk
www.multimap.com
www.theaa.com/travelwatch
www.rac.co.uk
www.viamichelin.com
www.greenflag.co.uk
www.shellgeostar.com
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