UK Releases Guidance on Russian Oil Ban

The U.K.'s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on Nov. 21 released guidance on the U.K.'s ban on Russian oil and oil products meant for entry into Britain. The guidance explains how to find the origin of oil imports to the U.K. Other sections of the guidance break down the context for the U.K. sanctions on Russian oil, details of the ban and how the ban on Russian oil and oil products will be enforced.

The agency said that all oil and oil product importers must be able to provide proof of origin to show that goods are not of Russian origin. "Typically, this will be through documentation such as a certificate of origin proving the exact amount of oil originating in a non-Russian third country," the guidance said. "In some cases, customs may require further information relating to the goods to be produced. This could include, but is not limited to any invoice, bill of lading or other book or document whatsoever relating to the goods."