Open call for evidence

Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM)

Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on the potential impacts of UK accession to the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM).

This call for evidence is being held on another website.

This call for evidence closes at

Call for evidence description

The Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM) is a multilateral agreement between 25 contracting parties. It establishes common rules of origin (RoO) among its members to facilitate trade and support the integration of supply chains.

On 26 June 2025, the UK government published its Trade Strategy. This included a commitment to engage businesses 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.  

We 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.

Documents

Annex A: Rules of Origin and PEM explainer (PDF version)

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Annex B: product specific rule (PSR) comparison tool

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Annex C: call for evidence survey questions (PDF version)

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Optional document: template for supplementary evidence

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Published 17 November 2025

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