Digital Helperwebadmin2025-04-14T09:42:22+00:00 Thank you for connecting with us. We will respond to you shortly. 11https://www.eu-oss.com/wp-content/plugins/nex-formsfalsemessagehttps://www.eu-oss.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.phphttps://www.eu-oss.com/resources/digital-helperyes1fadeInfadeOut Welcome to the digital helper for Green Line trade. This digital tool has been created to help you through the process of undertaking trade across the Green Line. The EU OSS also supports trade through the:- Green Line trade Guide- The EU OSS marketplace to find buyers and sellers - Frequently asked questions about Green Line trade - The legal repository for certain traded goods Click NEXT to begin the digital tool.DisclaimerThe knowledge presented in this digital tool is intended for informational purposes only and it is not a substitute for informed professional advice nor a legally binding opinion. This includes any text, links, data or other content provided. EU-OSS disclaims any responsibility for incomplete, inaccurate, out of date, erroneous, or missing data. While the EU OSS paid utmost care and attention to provide the right information, the readers are strongly encouraged and advised to contact either the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce or the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the latest updated information about Green Line trade. Back Next Introduction to the Digital HelperThe digital helper will support your self-assessment in your readiness for Green Line trade through a range of questions, offering recommendations and relevant insights along the way. By answering the questions an evaluation will be presented to you on the next steps needed to undertake Green Line trade. Back Next 1) Welcome to the EU One stop shop digital helperSelect direction of trade:. From the Turkish Cypriot community to the Greek Cypriot community . From the Greek Cypriot community to the Turkish Cypriot community*Are you a:.Buyer .Seller Back Next 2) Local origin*Is the product or service you are intending to trade:. Produced in Cyprus. Have undergone their last substantial transformation in Cyprus. ImportedPlease note: Trade across the Green Line is for locally produced goods and services. Therefore, imported goods are not allowed. Back Next 3aGood and services to tradeWhat type of good/service would you like to trade? (3a). Fruits and vegetables. Construction Material. Furniture . Fish or Honey. Animal Products (Except fish or honey). Processed Food. Services . OtherPlease Note:If you are a buyer that is planning to trade from the Greek Cypriot community to Turkish Cypriot community, please ensure that the product is permitted for trade. It is important for the buyer to consult Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce for support on how to acquire a permit. For further information, find our Green Line trade guide here.3bGood and services to tradeWhat type of good/service would you like to trade? (3b). Fruits and vegetables. Construction Material. Furniture . Fish or Honey. Animal Products (Except fish or honey). Processed Food. Services . Other Back Next 4aProduction site inspectionHave your premises been checked by the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to ensure Green Line trade eligibility? (4a).Yes.No Please note: In this case, a special procedure will be required for the production sites, apiaries, plantations, orchards, vessel(s) and storage facilities that might include checking all aspects of the production process. The special procedures to check the processes of manufacture or production varies depending on the good. The inspections are undertaken by experts appointed by the European Commission. Please apply to the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce for arranging an independent expert (TAIEX) appointed by the European Commission to visit your production site.4bProduction site inspectionHave your premises been checked by the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to ensure Green Line trade eligibility? (4b).Yes.NoPlease note: As an operator who is interested in Green Line trade, you need to apply to the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to request inspection of your production site. The Chamber will visit you to attest that you are eligible for the Green Line trade. This inspection might include steps such as visiting the place of production and any other relevant sites, checking your paperwork and seeing the products. The Chamber might inquire about your machinery, how you acquire your raw materials, the labour force and other details in your production process.4cCurrent eligibility of processed foodIs your product one of the following: . Olive Oil. Table Olive. Tahini. Halwa. Jams. Fruit juice. Coffee. Frozen potatoes. Frozen vegetables. Pickles. Lemonade . Dried molohiya. It is none of the above productsProduction site inspectionHave your premises been checked by the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to ensure Green Line trade eligibility? (4c).Yes.No Please note: Only certain processed food items are allowed to cross at the time of the creation of this tool. Back Next 5EU regulations and standardsDo you have the documentation that your product/service upholds the European Union regulations and standards for that product/service? . Yes . I am not sure . NoPlease note:It is your responsibility to know your product/service, including the required standards and supporting documentation required for the product/service to be traded in the European Economic Area. It is always a good idea to consult your chamber to follow up any changes of the rules and regulations of the approved list of products. Any domestic requirement should also be carried out before the trade: please consult the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce for more details. You can also contact EU OSS for any further support. Back Next EXIT 1Unfortunately, imported goods are not eligible for trade across the Green Line. For more information please click here to contact EU OSS and set up and appointment.Would you like to restart the digital tool?EXIT 2Good news! This product might be eligible for trade from the Greek Cypriot community to the Turkish Cypriot community. Please contact Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) to check whether your product is eligible for trading. The CCCI might visit you to attest that your product is eligible for this trade .You can also contact EU OSS for further support through this link.In order to undertake this trade you will need an invoice and an accompanying document from the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The accompanying document is provided by Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is a necessary requirement for Green Line trade. The accompanying document specifies the origin of the product, the details of the producer, consigner, and the buyer and other details of trade in line with the relevant regulation.Please note: It is the responsibility of economic operators to have a basic understanding of the traded products, required standards and supporting documentation requested in the Turkish Cypriot community. It is also important for the parties to establish a clear understanding of any additional costs that may arise in the areas where the EU acquis is suspended. It is a good idea for the buyer to consult the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to ensure that all processes requested are followed.EXIT 3Unfortunately, animal products (except fish and honey) are not currently permitted to cross the Green Line. For further information, find our Green Line trade guide here.For more information please click here to contact EU OSS and set up and appointment.EXIT 4There are some restrictions on the type of processed food that can cross the Green Line. We would recommend for the buyer to consult the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to ensure that the processed food you would like to trade is permitted and to ensure that all processes requested are followed. It is the responsibility of economic operators to have a basic understanding of the traded products, required standards and supporting documentation requested in the Turkish Cypriot community. It is also important for the parties to establish a clear understanding of any additional costs that may arise in the areas where the EU acquis is suspended. For more information please click here to contact EU OSS and set up and appointment.EXIT 5Unfortunately, animal products (except fish and honey) are not currently permitted to cross the Green Line. For further information, find our Green Line trade guide here.For more information please click here to contact EU OSS and set up and appointment.EXIT 7Please contact the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, in order to confirm Green Line trade eligibility of your product. For more information please click here to contact EU OSS and set up and appointment.EXIT 6Unfortunately, at the time of preparation of the digital tool no other processed food products of non-animal origin are allowed to cross the Green Line. However, this might change, please consult the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce for a more updated list. For more information please click here to contact EU OSS and set up and appointment.EXIT 8In order to be able to undertake Green Line trade, your product/service will need to uphold the rules, regulations and procedures required within the European Economic Area. For example, if your product is a construction product, please make sure you comply with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Some products might need a Declaration of Performance or Declaration of Conformity. Make sure that the products you intend to trade also comply with any domestic rules and regulations of the destination markets, including the branding rules.You can search the EU OSS legal repository to see if the rules and regulations for your product are listed. If your product is not listed, please contact EU OSS. Support is also available through the European Comision Access2Markets. EXIT 9Good news! Your product seems to be eligible for Green Line trade. Do consult the EU OSS Guide for more detailed information in how to undertake the trade. You can also contact EU OSS for further support. To undertake the trade you will need an invoice and an accompanying document from the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce.The accompanying document is provided by Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce. It is a necessary requirement for Green Line trade. The accompanying document specifies the origin of the product, the details of the producer, consigner, and the buyer and other details of trade in line with the relevant regulation.Please remember it is your responsibility to know the standards applicable to your products. You will have to make sure that the products you intend to trade comply with the rules and regulations of the destination markets, including the branding rules. Back Next RESET Helper
