Manufacturers should be aware of new EU Russian Sanctions, CBM warns

The warning comes from the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), which is urging companies to explore the legislation, which requires evidence that iron and steel used to produce components in a third country outside the EU, including the UK, does not originate from Russia.

Material test certificates will be required to confirm the facility and location at which the material was originally melted and poured as well as for secondary steel processes.

CBM president Stephen Morley believes many firms will be unaware of this change to exporting and that it could cause products to be delayed at customs. In some instances, hold ups could trigger production stoppages in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

“It is important to recognise that the scope of the EU measures on iron and steel products extends far beyond primary and secondary steel products to encompass many finished goods, including fasteners and other industrial consumables. They will also cover many ‘retail’ products, such as stoves, cookers and kitchen and sanitary ware,” said Morley. “We have been warning our 200-strong membership body for more than a month now, working with them to ensure they are able to provide the required evidence at point of importation.”