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

Share your thoughts on the potential impacts of UK accession to the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin

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).

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

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.

Call for evidence

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.

DBT is 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.

Share your view on the potential impacts of UK accession to the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin.

First published 19 November 2025