Unfortunately this isn't a good news post...
Due to the impending EU deadline for GPSR and Waste management, I have decided to halt all sales to the EU effective Sunday 24th November. Although GPSR enrolment becomes mandatory as of 13th December I need to give myself some breathing space.
I hope to find a resolve to be able to continue selling and shipping within the EU but from my investigations this will cost a minimum of £3000 per year just to remain compliant with only a handful of countries. While sales to the EU have been okay (declining since Brexit) 3k a year will be a huge hit to then hope I sell enough to make it worthwhile.
For example the waste management charge to Spain alone is 480 euro for the first year. So even when I get compliant Spain will be off the cards. The GPSR regulation also applies to Norway but the waste management shouldn't... these are all things I need to look into and ensure I set up correctly. Considering there are potential fines of up to 20,000 euro just one fine would see an end to my business.
If you want anything this side of the New Year you have a week to order, sorry this is as frustrating for you as it is for me.