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Rules of Origin and the Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM): call for evidence.

The Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM) is a multilateral agreement between 25 contracting parties that establishes common rules of origin among its members to facilitate trade and support the integration of supply chains. It is not a customs union.

On 26 June 2025, the UK government published its Trade Strategy, and this included a commitment to engage business on the potential merits of UK accession to PEM.

The purpose of this call for evidence is therefore to seek business and partner input on the opportunities and risks that might flow from joining PEM.

They are interested in the views and experiences of businesses across all sectors, sizes and regions that participate in the trade of goods, particularly in the trade of goods with PEM members. Stakeholders from within and outside of the UK are invited to respond.

DBT urges respondents to read the introductory text before completing this survey.

• Your general experience of engaging with rules of origin requirements in the context of trade in goods with PEM members.
• The potential benefit of harmonised rules across FTAs with PEM members.
• The impact, if any, of different rulesets (TCA vs PEM) on your ability to access preferential tariffs.
• The value of expanded and stable cumulation opportunities.
• The value of other relevant facilitations, such as those related to origin procedures (such as proof of origin) and transhipment.
• The comparative value and importance of the above factors. 

They estimate that it will take 15-20 minutes to complete your response. It is possible to save drafts of your responses and return to the survey, provided you use the same browser and device and complete before the call for evidence closes. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your views. Every response will be reviewed.

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/pan-euro-mediterranean-convention-on-rules-of-orig…

https://ditresearch.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8p456cdoAfLTL1Q

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